How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy

Making regular sales and ready to SCALE your Etsy shop? In this episode, I'm breaking down every step to scale your business, from nailing the foundations to doing more of what's working, streamlining your processes, and building beyond Etsy.

**"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com

STUFF I MENTIONED:

⭐ PROFITTREE:

Try it free (and get your prompts): https://profittree.io/?via=lizzie85

Get the BEST deal for the year (insane value): https://lifetime.profittree.io/?via=lizzie87

How to connect your ProfitTree to your Claude: https://www.loom.com/share/1f70c5c31a0f4864a965ea2fd1f4adf4

⭐ Join us in Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society

Use code 50SCALE to get your first month for $97.

⭐ Pin to Profit Method: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/pin-to-profit-method

HOW I HELP ETSY SELLERS GROW:

⭐ Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society

⭐ "How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" free training: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-blow-up-shop

⭐ Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/trendspotting

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🎙️ Apply to be on the Podcast: https://sprw.io/stt-xfsV5fhDxxT3NJGVBghmWp

FIND LIZZIE:

Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff

HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/

HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/254

*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

💛 A quick heads up — this episode includes a paid sponsor mention.

Shannon is back on the podcast-- and the results since her last episode are WILD. After joining us when her digital Etsy shop had just reached 2,000 sales, she's now broken into the top 1% of Etsy sellers, and we're unpacking exactly what changed along the way -- from evolving her trend and niche strategy and capitalizing on bestsellers to trusting designs she doesn't personally love, refining her AI workflow, and building the confidence to follow the data instead of her own preferences.

**"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com

STUFF I MENTIONED:

⭐Join Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/trendspotting

Use code KEEP20 to get your first month for $17 (renews at $37/month)

⭐Join us in Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society

Use code 50SCALE to get your first month for $97.

➡️ The first episode with Shannon: Ep 217 | 0- 2,000 sales in 6 months: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/217

➡️ Get Everbee Free: https://www.everbee.io/?via=lizzie

Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MucPFkvC8sk

➡️ Try Kittl: https://kittl.pxf.io/y22q9N

HOW I HELP ETSY SELLERS GROW:

⭐Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society

⭐"How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" free training: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-blow-up-shop

⭐Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/trendspotting

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🎙️ Apply to be on the Podcast: https://sprw.io/stt-xfsV5fhDxxT3NJGVBghmWp

FIND LIZZIE:

Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff

HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/

HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/253

*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

Cody is back on the podcast answering some of your biggest questions about selling printables and digital products on Etsy! We're digging into research and design processes, how to use paid Etsy Ads strategically, file organization, and how brand-new sellers can create printables faster without overcomplicating the process.

**"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com

STUFF I MENTIONED:

➡️ Watch Gold City Ventures' free workshop: https://lizziesmiley--gold-city-ventures.thrivecart.com/etsy-printables/68b759c69b42f/

➡️ Learn about the E-printables launch: https://lizziesmiley--gold-city-ventures.thrivecart.com/etsy-printables/

➡️ 20 AI Design Courses for $20: https://lizziesmiley.samcart.com/products/20-for-20

Check out Gold City Ventures previous appearances on the podcast:

https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/GCV

⭐ FIND GOLD CITY VENTURES:

Instagram: @GoldCityVentures

HOW I HELP ETSY SELLERS GROW:

⭐ Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society

⭐ "How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" free training: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-blow-up-shop

⭐ Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/trendspotting

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🎙️ Apply to be on the Podcast: https://sprw.io/stt-xfsV5fhDxxT3NJGVBghmWp

FIND LIZZIE:

Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff

HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/

HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/252

*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

AI is changing the way we run our Etsy businesses– and we're going way beyond design. In this roundtable, Jason, Becca, and I are sharing the AI systems and workflows we're actually using for SEO, analytics, listing descriptions, trending aesthetics, listing graphics, size charts, and more. Think ChatGPT, Claude, EverBee, custom skills, and even "AI employees" that are helping us work smarter and get more done.

**"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com

STUFF I MENTIONED:

➡️ Join us in Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society

Use code 50SCALE to get your first month for $97.

➡️ Book a one on one coaching call with Becca or Jason: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/private-etsy-coaching

➡️ 20 AI Design Courses for $20: https://lizziesmiley.samcart.com/products/20-for-20

HOW I HELP ETSY SELLERS GROW:

⭐ Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society

⭐ "How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" free training: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-blow-up-shop

⭐ Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/trendspotting

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🎙️ Apply to be on the Podcast: https://sprw.io/stt-xfsV5fhDxxT3NJGVBghmWp

FIND LIZZIE:

Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff

HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/

HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/251

*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

EPISODE DETAILS:

Do you keep hearing that Claude is awesome but have no grid for how to actually use it to grow your Etsy shop? Join my business strategist, Kalyca Zarich, and me as we unpack how AI-- specifically Claude-- can work like a team of micro employees, automating parts of your business and giving you back TIME.

**"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com

STUFF I MENTIONED:

➡️ Join the waitlist for the AI Cohort with Kalyca & Lizzie: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-AI-employee-cohort

*This will not be Etsy specific, but more focused on setting up business systems using AI employees. It will be a 4 week cohort.

➡️ Join Scaling Society and get access to all the Claude month goodies! Kalyca will join us live to train on setting up your first AI employee!

Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society

Use code 50SCALE to get your first month for $97, (renews at $147/month)

➡️ Wispr Flow: https://wisprflow.ai/r?KALYCA3

FIND KALYCA:

IG: @kalycajinzarich

HOW I HELP ETSY SELLERS GROW:

⭐ Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society

⭐ "How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" free training: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-blow-up-shop

⭐ Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/trendspotting

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🎙️ Apply to be on the Podcast: https://sprw.io/stt-xfsV5fhDxxT3NJGVBghmWp

FIND LIZZIE:

Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff

HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/

HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/250

*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

Q4 trends are taking over Etsy—and some familiar favorites are back with a very 2026 twist! We're talking about the aesthetics, typography, seasons, and design styles I'm seeing gain momentum right now, plus a peek at Pinterest's latest trend data to help us spot what could be coming next. If you're creating for fall and the holiday season, these are the trends you'll want on your radar.

**"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com

STUFF I MENTIONED:

➡️ Join us in Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/trendspotting

Use code KEEP20 to get your first month for $17 (renews at $37)

BONUSES:

🗓️ Sept 7 - SEO Tracker

🗓️ Sept 14 - Recorded Training: How to Build Your Brain Cache

🗓️ Sept 21 - Typography Guide (the art of choosing + pairing fonts)

🗓️ Sept 28 - Prompt to Create your Data Driven Q4 Prompt Plan

🗓️ Oct 5 - Holiday Trendspotting Video

🗓️ Oct 12 - Q4 Pinterest Guide

🗓️ Oct 19 - LIVE Training: Scaling Successful Products

(How to look at shop sales and apply your designs to new trends and/or products)

➡️ Pinterest Hobbies Trend Report: https://newsroom.pinterest.com/news/2026-pinterest-hobbies-trend-report/

HOW I HELP ETSY SELLERS GROW:

⭐ Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society

⭐ "How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" free training: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-blow-up-shop

⭐ Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/trendspotting

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🎙️ Apply to be on the Podcast: https://sprw.io/stt-xfsV5fhDxxT3NJGVBghmWp

FIND LIZZIE:

Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff

HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/

HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/249

*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

Preston was one of my very first Etsy students back in 2021—and has since grown his laser engraving shop enough to replace the income from FOUR jobs! This spring, he and his wife challenged themselves to add 1,000 digital laser files to their already successful handmade shop, and the result was an additional $2K/month in passive income. Tune in to hear how they did it and why adding a digital component to your existing Etsy business could be an incredible way to scale without creating more physical work.

**"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com

STUFF I MENTIONED:

Join us in Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society

Use code 50SCALE to get your first month for $97.

FIND PRESTON:

Website - http://277creative.com/

Instagram - @277creative

PRESTON'S PREVIOUS EPISODES:

Ep 156: What happens if you don't give up on Etsy?

https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/156

Ep 164: Lizzie's in the Etsy Coach Hot Seat

https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/164

Ep 183: Free, Underrated Local Resources That Can Help You Grow Your Business

https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/183

Ep 198: From Hobby Shop to Full Time Handmade Etsy Seller

https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/198

Ep 216: What We Wish We Knew About Etsy—Before We Ever Opened Our Shops

https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/216

Ep 219: How to Think Like A Full Time Etsy Seller

How to Think Like A Full Time Etsy Seller – with Preston Cox

HOW I HELP ETSY SELLERS GROW:

⭐Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society

⭐"How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" free training: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-blow-up-shop

⭐Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/trendspotting

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🎙️ Apply to be on the Podcast: https://sprw.io/stt-xfsV5fhDxxT3NJGVBghmWp

FIND LIZZIE:

Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff

HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/

HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/248

*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

Ellie Blake has built a greeting card business that's grown far beyond Etsy, with over 39,000 sales and a thriving presence on Shopify and Faire. In this conversation, she shares the strategies that fueled her growth, what she'd do differently if she were starting today, and practical tips to help you build a business that lasts. No matter what you sell, Ellie's brilliant advice will inspire you and help you push through the messy middle and grow.

**"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com

STUFF I MENTIONED:

Join us in Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society

Use code 50SCALE to get your first month for $97.

FIND ELLIE:

Instagram @astoldby.ellie

HOW I HELP ETSY SELLERS GROW:

⭐Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society

⭐"How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" free training: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-blow-up-shop

⭐Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/trendspotting

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🎙️ Apply to be on the Podcast: https://sprw.io/stt-xfsV5fhDxxT3NJGVBghmWp

FIND LIZZIE:

Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff

HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/

HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/247

*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

Attorney Paige Hulse is back to break down the biggest legal updates affecting Etsy sellers—from AI-generated products and copyright to protecting your intellectual property, avoiding common mistakes, and staying ahead of rapidly changing laws. You'll walk away with practical guidance to help you confidently use AI while building a legally sound business.

**"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com

STUFF I MENTIONED:

➡️ Legal Resources and Playlist of other episodes: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/legal-topics

*This is where you'll find links to her educational content, LLC agreement, and other provisions recommended for your Etsy Shop Policies

➡️The Foundry: https://cart.shopcreativelaw.com/the-foundry-membership/?fpr=smiley

➡️Mockup Freebie: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w13z58ltlYmsB_qAwy4D6LLsCE2_Ykc8/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=102984380730754112714&rtpof=true&sd=true

➡️ My post on the NY law for AI-generated humans: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYflowMD9GS/?img_index=1

➡️ Join us in Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society

Use code 50SCALE to get your first month for $97.

FIND PAIGE:

Connect with Paige at paigehulse.com or on Instagram at @paige.hulse, @paigehulselaw, and @creativelawshop.

HOW I HELP ETSY SELLERS GROW:

⭐Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society

⭐"How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" free training: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-blow-up-shop

⭐Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/trendspotting

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🎙️ Apply to be on the Podcast: https://sprw.io/stt-xfsV5fhDxxT3NJGVBghmWp

FIND LIZZIE:

Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff

HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/

HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/246

*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

After a few years of trial and error– testing handmade and POD products on Etsy– Ren has finally found her place in digital products for scrapbooking enthusiasts. She went from 200-4,800 sales in 12 months and a healthy passive income that more than covers her daughter's pre-school. Tune in to hear how she's using Claude to work more efficiently, how Scaling Society has helped her growth, and her tips for YOUR success.

**"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com

STUFF I MENTIONED:

Scaling Society (all inclusive) use code 50SCALE for $50 off your first month: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society

Trendspotting (weekly trend reports) use code KEEP20 to get your first month for $17: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/trendspotting

HOW I HELP ETSY SELLERS GROW:

⭐"How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" free training: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-blow-up-shop

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🎙️ Apply to be on the Podcast: https://sprw.io/stt-xfsV5fhDxxT3NJGVBghmWp

FIND LIZZIE:

Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff

HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/

HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/245

*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