The Create & Thrive Podcast

Today I’m outlining pros and cons when it comes to selling handmade items on Etsy, and I’ll give you my thoughts on whether it’s worth it in 2024.

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You can listen to the podcast below, or on your fave podcast app – or you can watch it on YouTube!

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Each donation helps cover the cost of hosting, show-note writing, research, interviewing, recording, editing, etc. etc.

In short – it helps to cover the time and financial costs of putting together a free weekly show to help you grow your handmade business.

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Makers – do you struggle to come up with ideas for Instagram Reels?

Reels are one of the best ways to grow and get seen on Instagram, but it can be exhausting to come up with new ideas for Reels.

This week I’m going to share 7 ideas specifically for handmade business owners – all of which you can use without showing your face if you don’t want to be on camera!

If you want more ideas, grab the FREE download – 30 Reel Ideas for Makers – right here.

Also! If you want help to kick-start (or re-start) your marketing with Reels, don’t miss the Reels Challenge inside the Thriver Circle – starts November 20th!

The Challenge is a fun way to learn about and practice making Instagram Reels alongside other handmade business owners.

Find out more here. 

You can listen to the podcast below, or on your fave podcast app – or you can watch it on YouTube!

You can make a secure donation (of the amount of your choice) via the Paypal button below.

Each donation helps cover the cost of hosting, show-note writing, research, interviewing, recording, editing, etc. etc.

In short – it helps to cover the time and financial costs of putting together a free weekly show to help you grow your handmade business.

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Today I’m sharing some common mistakes I’ve seen people make with their handmade businesses in the hope that you can avoid them!

You can listen to the podcast below, or on your fave podcast app – or you can watch it on YouTube!

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In short – it helps to cover the time and financial costs of putting together a free weekly show to help you grow your handmade business.

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Today, I’ll be sharing 5 steps you need to take in order to get your first sale on the Etsy platform.

You can listen to the podcast below, or on your fave podcast app – or you can watch it on YouTube!

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In short – it helps to cover the time and financial costs of putting together a free weekly show to help you grow your handmade business.

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Today I want to share my top tips to help you take the best photos you can, so you can stand out from the crowd and get customers clicking on YOUR products!

Avoid the common mistakes that most beginner handmade business owners make with their photography…

You can listen to the podcast below, or on your fave podcast app – or you can watch it on YouTube!

You can make a secure donation (of the amount of your choice) via the Paypal button below.

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In short – it helps to cover the time and financial costs of putting together a free weekly show to help you grow your handmade business.

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Today I talk to printables expert Cody Berman, and he gives you the crucial details that will teach you how to use Canva to create printables that will SELL on Etsy!

Cody is a digital nomad who quit his corporate job to pursue entrepreneurship full-time.

He started selling digital products in 2018 and became hooked after earning $700+ in one week.

💡 Grab your FREE ebook, “The Seasonal Products Secret”.

You can also learn more by watching Cody & Julie’s FREE workshop on this topic right here! 

You can listen to the podcast below, or on your fave podcast app – or you can watch it on YouTube!

You can make a secure donation (of the amount of your choice) via the Paypal button below.

Each donation helps cover the cost of hosting, show-note writing, research, interviewing, recording, editing, etc. etc.

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So I made aaaaaalllll the mistakes.

Terrible photos.

Short, useless titles.

Underpricing.

And so much more.

Today, I want to share the main mistakes I made when I started to help you avoid doing the same things with your shop!

And, if you’re ready to sell your handmade goods online, but you need help getting started, I hope you join me on April 24th for Set Up Shop.

It’s my 30-day intensive course that will teach you a fool-proof system to set up an online shop for your handmade goods, and get it right – first time.

Over 1,400 makers have used the Set Up Shop system to open their online handmade shops – on Etsy and other platforms!

You can find out more and register for the course right here.

You can listen to the podcast below, or on your fave podcast app – or you can watch it on YouTube!

You can make a secure donation (of the amount of your choice) via the Paypal button below.

Each donation helps cover the cost of hosting, show-note writing, research, interviewing, recording, editing, etc. etc.

In short – it helps to cover the time and financial costs of putting together a free weekly show to help you grow your handmade business.

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“Etsy is oversaturated, I’ll never get seen.”

“Etsy is full of resellers now, I can’t compete.”

“Etsy doesn’t care about its sellers.”

“Etsy is horrible for reasons a, b, c, d…”

And so on.

Basically – there’s a lot of chatter about whether Etsy is still worth trying in 2023.

If you’ve thought about starting a handmade business, you’ve probably asked yourself ‘should I sell on Etsy’ (or, perhaps – should I KEEP selling on Etsy)?

Today, I’m going to answer that question – or, more accurately, I’m going to help YOU answer this question for yourself.

If you’re ready to sell your handmade goods online, but you need help getting started, I hope you join me on April 24th for Set Up Shop.

It’s my 30-day intensive course that will teach you a fool-proof system to set up an online shop for your handmade goods, and get it right – first time.

Over 1,400 makers have used the Set Up Shop system to open their online handmade shops – on Etsy and other platforms!

You can find out more and register for the course right here.

You can listen to the podcast below, or on your fave podcast app – or you can watch it on YouTube!

You can make a secure donation (of the amount of your choice) via the Paypal button below.

Each donation helps cover the cost of hosting, show-note writing, research, interviewing, recording, editing, etc. etc.

In short – it helps to cover the time and financial costs of putting together a free weekly show to help you grow your handmade business.

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My guest is Katie Hunt, and she’s going to share how you can take the temperature of your business by focussing on 4 key areas:

Katie is the founder of Proof to Product, a podcast host, business strategist and community builder for product-based business owners.

Since 2011, Katie has helped thousands of brands get their products on the shelves of retail stores big & small. Her alumni’s products are sold in Target, Nordstrom, Container Store, Starbucks as well as independent boutiques around the world.

Katie brings experience, education and a love of learning into her programs. She earned a dual MBA in marketing & finance from Loyola Marymount University and she has over 20 years experience teaching innovative business development and marketing strategies.

Her strengths lie in connecting people and bringing ideas to life – brainstorming, making a plan and executing.

Katie’s Facebook & Instagram.

You can listen to the podcast below, or on your fave podcast app – or you can watch it on YouTube!

You can make a secure donation (of the amount of your choice) via the Paypal button below.

Each donation helps cover the cost of hosting, show-note writing, research, interviewing, recording, editing, etc. etc.

In short – it helps to cover the time and financial costs of putting together a free weekly show to help you grow your handmade business.

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 Katie worked a corporate job for over 20 years until she decided to create her own handmade stationery for her wedding. Soon after, friends and family began requesting stationery and the business, Kelp Designs, grew from there.

Not planning is the biggest mistake, and can be as simple as a piece of paper and a calendar. You don’t need fancy software.

There is a great free course available at prooftoproduct.com/resources for those people considering if wholesale is suitable for them. 

She’s just released a wonderful book – ‘Start & Grow a Profitable Jewellery Business‘ – and today, she’s sharing her top 5 tips for INCREASING your profit margin in your jewellery biz!

Even if you have a handmade business in another niche, most of what we share today will be invaluable to you, so don’t miss this one.

You can listen to the podcast below, or on your fave podcast app – or you can watch it on YouTube!

You can make a secure donation (of the amount of your choice) via the Paypal button below.

Each donation helps cover the cost of hosting, show-note writing, research, interviewing, recording, editing, etc. etc.

In short – it helps to cover the time and financial costs of putting together a free weekly show to help you grow your handmade business.

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