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

You need to know what tariffs mean for your shop in 2026...

In today's episode, I break down how Etsy sellers are being impacted by tariffs and exactly how you should navigate this new world economy!

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 one of the BEST Etsy Products to sell in your Etsy shop in 2026!

In today's episode, I break down how sellers are making $8,000 a month on just one listing and we explore the top tips to make money on Etsy in 2026.

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 how to create viral Pinterest pins in 2026 with the help of Tailwind!

In today's episode, I break down the best ways to get more Etsy sales by using Pinterest pins that actually convert to Etsy orders. To do this, we're going to implement Tailwind's SmartPin features to consistently post high-quality Pinterest pins!

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 how to make your first $1,000 on Etsy!

In today's podcast, I break down the top advice for starting an Etsy shop and increasing your search visibility in under 30 days.

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.

For years, I’ve watched people assume they need a massive Etsy business doing $10,000 or even $20,000 a month before they can leave their corporate job. However, after building multiple successful e-commerce businesses and coaching thousands of Etsy sellers, I can confidently say most people are calculating this completely wrong.

One of the biggest misconceptions around replacing your 9-to-5 income with Etsy is believing you need to match your annual salary dollar for dollar. Meanwhile, very few people stop to think about how much of that salary actually reaches their bank account after taxes, commuting costs, work expenses, and stress-related spending.

Once you understand the real math behind your income, Etsy starts to feel much more achievable.

In this episode, I’m going to walk you through the actual numbers, the hidden expenses people overlook, and the realistic revenue targets you should focus on if your goal is replacing your 9-to-5 income with 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.

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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📷 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.

If I logged into Etsy today with zero sales, zero followers, and zero reviews… this is the exact 90-day plan I would run.

Not what I did back in 2016. What I would do right now, in 2026, knowing everything I know.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the real strategy behind building a profitable Etsy shop from scratch without wasting months guessing, hopping between ideas, or spreading yourself too thin. Because the truth is, most new sellers don’t fail from lack of effort… they fail from putting that effort in the wrong place.

I walk you through the exact order of operations I’d follow if I were starting over. From choosing the right customer first (not the product), to building a smart 3-product ecosystem designed to generate traction fast. We’re talking loss leaders that actually convert, high-ticket products that drive real revenue, and trend-based listings that help you stand out early.

I also share what I would completely skip if I were you. Including the common traps that slow sellers down like over-customization and chasing trends too late.

We get into pricing strategy from day one, what it really takes to hit your first $1,000, and the metrics I’d actually pay attention to in month one so you’re not flying blind.

And one of the biggest things I’d do differently? I wouldn’t try to figure this out alone.

If you’ve been stuck overthinking your niche, unsure what to sell, or feeling like Etsy is already too saturated… this episode will give you a clear, focused starting point.

No fluff. Just the blueprint I’d follow if I had to do it all over again.

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.

How do you train the Etsy algorithm to put your listings at the top of search results?

In today's episode, I break down the Etsy strategy that blew up one of my listings to $500,000 in sales and Best Seller status.

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.

#kittl #etsyshop #graphicdesign 

Kittl just announced their brand new Nano Banana integration in photo creation!

In this full tutorial, I walk you through exactly how to use Kittl's latest Smartboard features to create completely AI images to use for your Etsy product photos and utilize AI design in your listing photos!

Big thanks to Kittl for sponsoring this episode!

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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.

Here's my full Beginner Guide to starting an Etsy shop in 2026!

In today's episode, I break down my step-by-step beginners tutorial on how to start on Etsy, from opening your shop to creating an Etsy listing if you've never done it before!

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

🏆 Student Results dylanjahrausreviews.com

📷 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.

This is one of the BEST Etsy Products to sell in your Etsy shop in 2026!

In today's episode, I break down how sellers are making $8,000 a month on just one listing and we explore the top tips to make money on Etsy in 2026.

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

🏆 Student Results dylanjahrausreviews.com

📷 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.