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By Lizzie Smiley
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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 ---------------------- 🎙️ 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

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 ---------------------- 🎙️ 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

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 ---------------------- 🎙️ 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

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 ---------------------- 🎙️ 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

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 ---------------------- 🎙️ 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
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