Etsy Conversations Podcast

Marianne runs the Etsy shop but up until just under a year ago her Etsy shop had a whole different name and flavor.

I discovered her when she was featured on the  and after reading her story I knew she'd be great to have on the podcast because I think you'll really like her and the story of her Etsy journey.

When she initially started out on Etsy in 2012, she launched her shop as CindyBlue Designs but in June 2014 she re-branded and took in a completely new and different direction, braving the wedding niche...

It turns out the move was not only a good one but also very well-timed.

In my convo with Marianne you'll hear why she decided to make that move and what it took to go through the whole niche change and shop alteration. I'm trying not to give too many spoilers but she says that six months into the change her sales tripled... Yes, they grew 3-fold!

If you're a seller who is struggling with low to no sales right now and you're looking for some inspiration and practical ideas about how to rev up your Etsy business, then sit back and listen to what Marianne has to say.

Believe me, it's not just a pep talk, she shares some very valuable tips, resources and information about specific and practical steps she took (which you can too) to turn things in an upward direction for her Etsy business, and that's exactly what it is... a business.

Resources mentioned:

(thanks to Marianne, I'm going to go check them out myself... I'll let you know how it goes for me  ;) )

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Email - MBPaperDesign [at] gmail [dot] com

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Tina was my guest on the podcast in September 2014, and if you missed our convo from back then you can listen to it .

Tina runs the Etsy shop and between the last time we spoke and now she has learned a lot about selling on Etsy and is back to share helpful tips, techniques, and resources which are working well (and not-so-well) for her.

From shop promotion to shop branding and photography... keywords and tags to product branding... Tina is very generous about sharing the resources she has found and giving detailed information on what's worth your time and what may not be.

We talk again about selling at craft fairs and farmer's markets as well as sourcing talent right within Etsy to help improve your own Etsy business.

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You'll immediately sense Rachel's enthusiasm for Etsy and after listening to our convo you'll easily understand why...

Rachel runs the Etsy shop and when she first opened her shop she had a dream to quit her day job and be crafty full-time. Well, that dream has come true and she's sharing how she did it in our convo!

For probably the first time on the podcast I talk about Etsy regrets with an Etsy seller. Rachel shares what she regrets most about her own Etsy journey. Listen and learn how to avoid having the same regret down the road.

Rachel is a veteran Etsy seller and with just under 8000 sales on Etsy at the time of our convo, you can bet she's had to deal with competition as well as some of the inevitable unpleasantness that can come with running your own business.

This a great convo because you'll get to hear exactly how she has handled and does handle these situations when they come her way. ...Very informative... We also talk about Pinterest ads and you won't want to miss this because Rachel is having some wild success using them, listen to our convo to hear what she's doing and what kind of return on investment from these ads she is getting.Great stuff!

There's a lot of good stuff in this convo in addition to all the Etsy selling tips and techniques she shares.

Shout out to Rachel's friends who have helped her along the way! You'll hear her mention Claire who runs the Etsy shop and Michelle who runs the Etsy shop and how they've helped her on her own Etsy journey.

Lest I give it all away, go ahead and click on play!

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Etsy shop convo:

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Michele Gallagher was one of my first guests on the podcast and back in January 2014 our first Etsy convo aired. Back then we talked about Michele's Etsy consulting business My Craft Assistant.

If you haven't heard it yet and you're interested in learning more about that service which she provides you can go and check it out! This time around though, we're talking about a new service which Michele has launched for specifically for Etsy sellers - .

Find out why she decided to create and offer this service to Etsy sellers and how you can get set up with the service. But it's not just a conversation about the service, Michele shares information and tips on why email marketing is essential for Etsy sellers and additional ways to market your Etsy shop. 

She discusses ideas for content to include in your newsletters (that's right, you'll need to do more than just send your subscribers links to your new shop listings).

is an Etsy-Approved app, learn directly from Michele how to leverage this tool for best results and to increase traffic and potentially sales as well in your Etsy shop.

Learn tips and techniques about how best to capture the maximum number of newsletter subscribers.

There's lots of support that does along with the service and you can check out videos to see how the tool works and how to integrate it into your Etsy shop.

Useful Handmade Newsletter Links:

 

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I have two guests this week on the podcast... Rachel runs the Etsy shop and we are joined by Parker her little 4-month old baby boy.

Rachel has been selling on Etsy since 2008 so she's quite the veteran and she is also very heavily involved in craft fairs so we dive deep into a conversation about craft fairs.

If you're still a bit confused about the world of craft fairs and just how to get started in them, or if you're lost and wondering how to maneuver and navigate the world of craft fairs then you'll find this conversation very eye-opening.

Rachel is a work at home mom (WAHM) and she makes her full-time living making and selling hand-dyed artisan hand-spun and mill-spun yarn and fiber.

So with three kids, a husband, a dog and chickens to boot, Rachel knows a thing or two about time management and she shares her own tips on how she handles it all.

Listen to Rachel's inspiring story and feel free to reach out to her or leave a comment down below in the comments section.

Best ways to reach Rachel:

Email: Rachel [at] OnTheRound [dot] com

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I loved talking to Frankie because I thought her Etsy story was funny...

She opened up her Etsy shop - - as a hobby in November 2013 with the goal of making 50 sales and by the end of her first year she had made over 300 sales... That's about a sale a day for the entire year!

Naturally, I was curious to find out how all this went down and Frankie shares very openly in our convo just how it all happened. Frankie is based in Chicago and juggles her time between a demanding day job and selling on Etsy (which serves as a creative outlet for her).

We talk all about time management and much more. When it comes to community we're talking Etsy teams! Frankie is captain of the on Etsy and she gives some insight into the purpose of the group and how being a part of that team has helped increase sales in her Etsy shop.

Do you understand your customers? Have you studied their behavior? Frankie does, and she has and we talk about how learning this information has helped her be a better seller.

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Etsy shop convo:

Email: momentsyoucelebrate [at] gmail [dot] com

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Brooke runs the Etsy shop Sucre Shop where she sells hand-printed wooden utensils and party supplies.

As you'll hear in my discussion with Brooke we go into very great detail about Etsy wholesale as well vendor shows. That's because Brooke is part of Etsy wholesale and was willing to share as much as possible about how the whole process works.

We talk about the process of becoming part of Etsy Wholesale and the benefits Brooke has experienced since joining. We also talk about vendor shows and she shares how she chooses which ones to partake in and why.

As you'll hear, Brooke's Etsy shop is booming so we talk about working with a team and how she selected her team members. **Shout out to Team Sucre Shop - Lily, Karen, Brittney and Lindsey!** :)

Sucre Shop products have also been featured in major magazines like Oprah magazine, HGTV magazine, Martha Stewart Living, Every Day with Rachael Ray, People magazine, and many more... Check out all the press Brooke's products have received .

In addition to her Etsy shop, vendor/trade shows and selling wholesale, Brooke also runs a separate ecommerce website - . This lady means business and she shares lots of tips and information about how she made it all happen and makes it all work now.

You'll hear Brooke talk about how she started off slowly on Etsy and then pivoted her product line and what the result of that was.

If you've ever had any bad experiences on Etsy, you're not alone. Hear what happened to Brooke... No spoilers here... You just have to hear her tell it herself...

I really hope you enjoy my convo with Brooke. Please do leave feedback in the comments section below with your input, I know we'd both like to hear from you. ;)

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Jessica is my guest this week and she runs the very successful Etsy shop .

She not only sells to individual customers on Etsy she also sells wholesale on Etsy and she shares a wealth of knowledge about what that entails and how that has helped her grow, not just her Etsy business, but really her creative business.

Jessica studied art and design but interestingly enough she didn't start out on Etsy selling her own creations, she started off selling vintage clothing. In our conversation she talks about her thought processes behind switching her product line from vintage clothing to illustrated and screen-printed items and why she's decided to focus even more specifically on items fro children and babies.

You'll quickly catch onto just how ambitious Jessica is... She tells me about how and why she banded together with other local handmade artisans and created (yes, created) their own craft fair - .

We also talk about other resources that can benefit other creative business owners e.g. , , , , and even Excel spreadsheets ;)

Best ways to reach Jessica

...and she loves to be contacted so don't be shy ;)

Etsy shop:

Email: strawberrymoth [at] gmail [dot] com

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Brittney Sullivan runs the Etsy shop and if you're anything like me, you're probably wondering how she picked her Etsy shop name... Well, fear not, I asked! ;)

You'll the answer to that question in addition to many other topics I discussed with Brittney, including balancing a demanding full-time job and discovering new and unique ways to promote her Etsy and sell her products offline as well.

Hear about Brittney's experience using the Etsy card reader at a vendor show to sell her headbands. If you have held off getting one or have one and haven't used it yet for whatever reason, listen in to hear how Brittney used and what her thoughts are.

We also talk about Etsy shop promotion on Facebook and specifically about a Facebook app for Etsy sellers. Ever heard of tried ""?... Listen in and you'll learn more :)

There's lots of good stuff in this convo, I hope you enjoy it! Best ways to reach Brittney:

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Email: BlockHeadBands [at] gmail [dot] com

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My guest this week is Rachel Trotta and she runs the Etsy shop .

Rachel makes and sells a variety of beauty and cosmetic products. We talk about how her line of products came from a need that she had which has now expanded to a whole line of products and continues to expand.

Rachel also candidly shares how she prepared to start her journey on Etsy by doing her own market research (and continues to do so) and explains how new Etsy can do the same.

Rachel shares her strategy for promoting her and how she grows and uses her mailing list. We also discuss in detail the charity organization that she has chosen to support with a portion of the proceeds from her Etsy sales... Very inspiring!

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