Etsy Seller Success: Tips for Starting, Growing and Scaling Your Etsy and E-Commerce Shop

What if you could turn something as simple as Excel into an eight-figure business?

In this episode, we’re joined by Kat Norton, aka Miss Excel, the viral sensation who transformed spreadsheet tutorials into a global digital empire. From posting her first TikTok in her childhood bedroom to being featured in Forbes, Business Insider, and partnering with Microsoft, Kat’s journey is the ultimate masterclass in creativity, mindset, and momentum.

Kat opens up about how she went from $80K in student debt to running a multimillion-dollar brand, all by combining authenticity, fun, and inner work.

Whether you’re an Etsy seller, digital creator, or aspiring entrepreneur, Kat’s story will remind you that the biggest business breakthroughs happen when you stop playing small and start owning your unique magic.

Feeling stuck with your Etsy shop? Inside our Ultimate Etsy course and coaching program, we believe there’s no one size fits all strategy. Every shop is different. 

That’s why the first step is to book a call with our team so we can understand your goals, identify what’s holding your shop back, and help you create a clear path to growth.

A practical 16 step checklist designed to help Etsy sellers optimize their shop, attract more customers, and increase sales. This guide walks you through the essential actions to improve your listings, branding, SEO, and overall shop performance so you can grow your Etsy business with confidence.

📞 Ready for personalized Etsy guidance? Book a FREE 45 MIN CALL with us to discuss your Etsy Shop, what’s preventing your shop’s growth & how we can help you through our private, personalized coaching program, The Ultimate Etsy Course + Coaching! https://calendly.com/dylanjahraus/the-ultimate-etsy-course-qualification-call-podcast

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👋 WHO AM I?
I am Dylan, a multi-six figure Etsy & Shopify seller. My shop ranks in the 0.1% of Etsy shops worldwide and we reached $1M+ in sales in just 5 years. I am here to provide value to YOU through tips and tactical advice to start your new Etsy shop or grow your current Etsy shop to the multi-six-figure level and beyond. There's no fluff here - only tactics that add to your profit! While the success stories and testimonials we share are based on real experiences, they're not guarantees of similar results for everyone.

This is my beginners guide to ranking your listings on the first page of search results with elevated Etsy titles and descriptions!

Feeling stuck with your Etsy shop? Inside our Ultimate Etsy course and coaching program, we believe there’s no one size fits all strategy. Every shop is different. 

That’s why the first step is to book a call with our team so we can understand your goals, identify what’s holding your shop back, and help you create a clear path to growth.

📞 Ready for personalized Etsy guidance? Book a FREE 45 MIN CALL with us to discuss your Etsy Shop, what’s preventing your shop’s growth & how we can help you through our private, personalized coaching program, The Ultimate Etsy Course + Coaching! https://calendly.com/dylanjahraus/the-ultimate-etsy-course-qualification-call-podcast

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👋 WHO AM I?
I am Dylan, a multi-six figure Etsy & Shopify seller. My shop ranks in the 0.1% of Etsy shops worldwide and we reached $1M+ in sales in just 5 years. I am here to provide value to YOU through tips and tactical advice to start your new Etsy shop or grow your current Etsy shop to the multi-six-figure level and beyond. There's no fluff here - only tactics that add to your profit! While the success stories and testimonials we share are based on real experiences, they're not guarantees of similar results for everyone.

This is a beginner masterclass on making 1,000 Etsy Sales in 2025!

In today's podcast, we break down my 5 steps to reaching 1,000 sales in your Etsy shop - whether you are just starting on Etsy, or if you've been selling for years!

Feeling stuck with your Etsy shop? Inside our Ultimate Etsy course and coaching program, we believe there’s no one size fits all strategy. Every shop is different. 

That’s why the first step is to book a call with our team so we can understand your goals, identify what’s holding your shop back, and help you create a clear path to growth.

📞 Ready for personalized Etsy guidance? Book a FREE 45 MIN CALL with us to discuss your Etsy Shop, what’s preventing your shop’s growth & how we can help you through our private, personalized coaching program, The Ultimate Etsy Course + Coaching! https://calendly.com/dylanjahraus/the-ultimate-etsy-course-qualification-call-podcast

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👋 WHO AM I?
I am Dylan, a multi-six figure Etsy & Shopify seller. My shop ranks in the 0.1% of Etsy shops worldwide and we reached $1M+ in sales in just 5 years. I am here to provide value to YOU through tips and tactical advice to start your new Etsy shop or grow your current Etsy shop to the multi-six-figure level and beyond. There's no fluff here - only tactics that add to your profit! While the success stories and testimonials we share are based on real experiences, they're not guarantees of similar results for everyone.

Step-by-step beginners guide on how to sell online and make over $10,000 per month!

In today's podcast, I break down how to find a Customer, what Products you should sell them, and exactly what Platforms are best to sell on in 2025.

Feeling stuck with your Etsy shop? Inside our Ultimate Etsy course and coaching program, we believe there’s no one size fits all strategy. Every shop is different. 

That’s why the first step is to book a call with our team so we can understand your goals, identify what’s holding your shop back, and help you create a clear path to growth.

📞 Ready for personalized Etsy guidance? Book a FREE 45 MIN CALL with us to discuss your Etsy Shop, what’s preventing your shop’s growth & how we can help you through our private, personalized coaching program, The Ultimate Etsy Course + Coaching! https://calendly.com/dylanjahraus/the-ultimate-etsy-course-qualification-call-podcast

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👋 WHO AM I?
I am Dylan, a multi-six figure Etsy & Shopify seller. My shop ranks in the 0.1% of Etsy shops worldwide and we reached $1M+ in sales in just 5 years. I am here to provide value to YOU through tips and tactical advice to start your new Etsy shop or grow your current Etsy shop to the multi-six-figure level and beyond. There's no fluff here - only tactics that add to your profit! While the success stories and testimonials we share are based on real experiences, they're not guarantees of similar results for everyone.

I wish I had learned these Etsy tips earlier...

In today's podcast, we break down my top tips for any Etsy seller wanting to succeed in 2025. These are my top 25 lessons from making over $1,700,000 on Etsy.

Feeling stuck with your Etsy shop? Inside our Ultimate Etsy course and coaching program, we believe there’s no one size fits all strategy. Every shop is different. 

That’s why the first step is to book a call with our team so we can understand your goals, identify what’s holding your shop back, and help you create a clear path to growth.

📞 Ready for personalized Etsy guidance? Book a FREE 45 MIN CALL with us to discuss your Etsy Shop, what’s preventing your shop’s growth & how we can help you through our private, personalized coaching program, The Ultimate Etsy Course + Coaching! https://calendly.com/dylanjahraus/the-ultimate-etsy-course-qualification-call-podcast

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📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dylanjahraus/

👋 WHO AM I?
I am Dylan, a multi-six figure Etsy & Shopify seller. My shop ranks in the 0.1% of Etsy shops worldwide and we reached $1M+ in sales in just 5 years. I am here to provide value to YOU through tips and tactical advice to start your new Etsy shop or grow your current Etsy shop to the multi-six-figure level and beyond. There's no fluff here - only tactics that add to your profit! While the success stories and testimonials we share are based on real experiences, they're not guarantees of similar results for everyone.

In today's video, I break down the 10 things I learned from my years in corporate e-commerce that will prepare your Etsy shop in the case of a recession and stock market crash.

Feeling stuck with your Etsy shop? Inside our Ultimate Etsy course and coaching program, we believe there’s no one size fits all strategy. Every shop is different. 

That’s why the first step is to book a call with our team so we can understand your goals, identify what’s holding your shop back, and help you create a clear path to growth.

📞 Ready for personalized Etsy guidance? Book a FREE 45 MIN CALL with us to discuss your Etsy Shop, what’s preventing your shop’s growth & how we can help you through our private, personalized coaching program, The Ultimate Etsy Course + Coaching! https://calendly.com/dylanjahraus/the-ultimate-etsy-course-qualification-call-podcast

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📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dylanjahraus/

👋 WHO AM I?
I am Dylan, a multi-six figure Etsy & Shopify seller. My shop ranks in the 0.1% of Etsy shops worldwide and we reached $1M+ in sales in just 5 years. I am here to provide value to YOU through tips and tactical advice to start your new Etsy shop or grow your current Etsy shop to the multi-six-figure level and beyond. There's no fluff here - only tactics that add to your profit! While the success stories and testimonials we share are based on real experiences, they're not guarantees of similar results for everyone.

These 7 Etsy HACKS Got Me 1,000 Sales Fast

In today's video, I break down the best strategy for getting your first 1,000 sales in your Etsy shop in 2025!

Feeling stuck with your Etsy shop? Inside our Ultimate Etsy course and coaching program, we believe there’s no one size fits all strategy. Every shop is different. 

That’s why the first step is to book a call with our team so we can understand your goals, identify what’s holding your shop back, and help you create a clear path to growth.

📞 Ready for personalized Etsy guidance? Book a FREE 45 MIN CALL with us to discuss your Etsy Shop, what’s preventing your shop’s growth & how we can help you through our private, personalized coaching program, The Ultimate Etsy Course + Coaching! https://calendly.com/dylanjahraus/the-ultimate-etsy-course-qualification-call-podcast

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👋 WHO AM I?
I am Dylan, a multi-six figure Etsy & Shopify seller. My shop ranks in the 0.1% of Etsy shops worldwide and we reached $1M+ in sales in just 5 years. I am here to provide value to YOU through tips and tactical advice to start your new Etsy shop or grow your current Etsy shop to the multi-six-figure level and beyond. There's no fluff here - only tactics that add to your profit! While the success stories and testimonials we share are based on real experiences, they're not guarantees of similar results for everyone.

In this episode of the Etsy Seller Success podcast, Dylan sits down with William Gasner, co-founder of Stack Influence, to talk all things influencer marketing for product-based businesses. Whether you’re a solo Etsy seller or scaling your DTC brand, this episode will show you how to leverage micro-influencers, increase conversions, and grow visibility—all without a huge marketing budget.

William shares how product seeding campaigns can deliver massive ROI, how to choose the right influencers for your niche, and why small creators often outperform big-name celebrities when it comes to authenticity and trust.

If you’ve ever wondered how to break through Etsy’s algorithm, get real customer testimonials, and build organic buzz—this one is for you.

In this episode, we cover:
[00:41] William’s 20-Year Journey in E-commerce and Founding Stack Influence
[03:02] What Really Is a Micro-Influencer (And Why They Work)
[06:01] Why Most People Give Up on Influencer Marketing Too Soon
[06:43] How to Start Influencer Marketing with Just Free Product
[08:50] Benefits Beyond Sales: UGC, Feedback & Market Research
[09:22] How Influencer Content Can Skyrocket Your Etsy Listing Performance
[11:10] Why Driving Sales to Etsy Boosts Search Ranking
[15:34] Stack Influence’s Unique Platform & Automated Campaigns
[20:06] Influencer vs. Affiliate Marketing: What’s the Difference?
[23:09] Getting Started: DIY Outreach or Full-Service Management
[24:22] How Stack Influence Works, Pricing & Vetting Influencers

Connect with William & Stack Influence:
🌐 Website: stackinfluence.com
📸 Instagram: @stackinfluence

About William Gasner:
William Gasner is a seasoned e-commerce entrepreneur with two decades of experience in launching and scaling product-based brands. After using influencer marketing to grow his own stores, he co-founded Stack Influence—a tech platform that helps e-commerce sellers run large-scale influencer campaigns through product seeding. His mission? To make influencer marketing more authentic, affordable, and accessible—especially for small brands and handmade sellers.

Feeling stuck with your Etsy shop? Inside our Ultimate Etsy course and coaching program, we believe there’s no one size fits all strategy. Every shop is different. 

That’s why the first step is to book a call with our team so we can understand your goals, identify what’s holding your shop back, and help you create a clear path to growth.

A practical 16 step checklist designed to help Etsy sellers optimize their shop, attract more customers, and increase sales. This guide walks you through the essential actions to improve your listings, branding, SEO, and overall shop performance so you can grow your Etsy business with confidence.

📞 Ready for personalized Etsy guidance? Book a FREE 45 MIN CALL with us to discuss your Etsy Shop, what’s preventing your shop’s growth & how we can help you through our private, personalized coaching program, The Ultimate Etsy Course + Coaching! https://calendly.com/dylanjahraus/the-ultimate-etsy-course-qualification-call-podcast

 📖 Download my FREE 16-step checklist: https://dylanjahraus.info/16-step-checklist?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=16-step&utm_campaign=checklist

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📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dylanjahraus/

👋 WHO AM I?
I am Dylan, a multi-six figure Etsy & Shopify seller. My shop ranks in the 0.1% of Etsy shops worldwide and we reached $1M+ in sales in just 5 years. I am here to provide value to YOU through tips and tactical advice to start your new Etsy shop or grow your current Etsy shop to the multi-six-figure level and beyond. There's no fluff here - only tactics that add to your profit! While the success stories and testimonials we share are based on real experiences, they're not guarantees of similar results for everyone.

How To Make Listings That People Buy on REPEAT

In today's video, we break down the BEST product to sell in your Etsy shop to get repeat sales and draw in brand new customers to your shop!

Feeling stuck with your Etsy shop? Inside our Ultimate Etsy course and coaching program, we believe there’s no one size fits all strategy. Every shop is different. 

That’s why the first step is to book a call with our team so we can understand your goals, identify what’s holding your shop back, and help you create a clear path to growth.

📞 Ready for personalized Etsy guidance? Book a FREE 45 MIN CALL with us to discuss your Etsy Shop, what’s preventing your shop’s growth & how we can help you through our private, personalized coaching program, The Ultimate Etsy Course + Coaching! https://calendly.com/dylanjahraus/the-ultimate-etsy-course-qualification-call-podcast

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📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dylanjahraus/

👋 WHO AM I?
I am Dylan, a multi-six figure Etsy & Shopify seller. My shop ranks in the 0.1% of Etsy shops worldwide and we reached $1M+ in sales in just 5 years. I am here to provide value to YOU through tips and tactical advice to start your new Etsy shop or grow your current Etsy shop to the multi-six-figure level and beyond. There's no fluff here - only tactics that add to your profit! While the success stories and testimonials we share are based on real experiences, they're not guarantees of similar results for everyone.

I wish I knew this when I started on Etsy...

In today's video, we break down the BEST strategy for growing your Etsy shop in 2025. These mindset shifts will elevate your workflow and change your listings from mid to optimal.

Feeling stuck with your Etsy shop? Inside our Ultimate Etsy course and coaching program, we believe there’s no one size fits all strategy. Every shop is different. 

That’s why the first step is to book a call with our team so we can understand your goals, identify what’s holding your shop back, and help you create a clear path to growth.

📞 Ready for personalized Etsy guidance? Book a FREE 45 MIN CALL with us to discuss your Etsy Shop, what’s preventing your shop’s growth & how we can help you through our private, personalized coaching program, The Ultimate Etsy Course + Coaching! https://calendly.com/dylanjahraus/the-ultimate-etsy-course-qualification-call-podcast

 📖 Download my FREE 16-step checklist: https://dylanjahraus.info/16-step-checklist?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=16-step&utm_campaign=checklist

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📷 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dylanjahraus/

👋 WHO AM I?
I am Dylan, a multi-six figure Etsy & Shopify seller. My shop ranks in the 0.1% of Etsy shops worldwide and we reached $1M+ in sales in just 5 years. I am here to provide value to YOU through tips and tactical advice to start your new Etsy shop or grow your current Etsy shop to the multi-six-figure level and beyond. There's no fluff here - only tactics that add to your profit! While the success stories and testimonials we share are based on real experiences, they're not guarantees of similar results for everyone.