The Create & Thrive Podcast

The Create & Thrive Podcast

By Jess Van DenBusinessEntrepreneurship
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The Create & Thrive Podcast episodes

  • If I Started a New Etsy Shop Today, I’d do THIS. (8 Steps to SUPERCHARGE your Shop in 2023) [301]
    I have been selling on Etsy on 2008 (here’s my shop) – but if I was starting a new shop TODAY, this is the exact system I would follow.

    I have an 8-step system for you to follow to start an Etsy shop from scratch and ensure you set yourself up to GROW your shop this year!

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

    Watch on YouTube…
    Support the show

    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.

    You can also:

    • Leave a review on the C&T FB page.
    • Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.
    • Join the Thriver Circle – without the members of the Circle, this podcast would not be possible.
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      14 min
    • 10 Truths About Handmade Business – Lessons I’ve Learnt in 14+ years running my Jewellery Biz {300}
      I started my handmade business in 2008, and have been fully self-employed since 2010.

      Today I’m sharing 10 truths about what it takes to run a handmade business.

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

      Watch on YouTube…
      Support the show

      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.

      You can also:

      • Leave a review on the C&T FB page.
      • Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.
      • Join the Thriver Circle – without the members of the Circle, this podcast would not be possible.
      • Listen Now
        19 min
      • Etsy Beginner Guide! 6 Essential Tips for Starting & Growing an Etsy Shop [299]
        If you want to start a business on Etsy, there are 6 fundamental things you need to get right in order to succeed.

        💡 MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

        👉 Your Year to Thrive Course

        👉 Thriver Circle workshops

        👉 Etsy U Branding Workshop

        👉 How to Take Better Product Photos with your Phone

        👉 ETSY SEO SECRETS – Search Explained

        👉 A Basic Pricing Formula for Etsy & Handmade Business

        👉 10 Steps to Calculate Perfect Shipping Fees for Online Product-Based Businesses

        👉 ETSY SELLERS: How to Set Different Domestic & International Prices!

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

        Watch on YouTube…
        Support the show

        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.

        You can also:

        • Leave a review on the C&T FB page.
        • Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.
        • Join the Thriver Circle – without the members of the Circle, this podcast would not be possible.
        • Listen Now
          25 min
        • Make Amazing Reels – Fast & Easy Tips [298]
          There are some quick and easy things you can do to increase your chances of making amazing, viral Instagram Reels.

          In this podcast and video, I share 6 tips (PLUS one bonus marketing idea you’ve probably never thought of before!).

          ALSO!

          If you’re a member of the Thriver Circle – we’re having a Reels Challenge in the Circle starting December 5th!

          For 7 days, we’re going to commit to posting Reels to our Insta feeds – and every day during the challenge I’m going to be giving you tips and advice on how to make better Reels inside the Circle community.

          Find our more right here if you want to join us.

          Get your FREE Etsy Resources

          🌟Etsy Keyword Planner

          🌟Etsy Quick-Start Guide

          🌟Etsy SEO Cheat Sheet

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

          Watch on YouTube…
          Support the show

          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.

          You can also:

          • Leave a review on the C&T FB page.
          • Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.
          • Join the Thriver Circle – without the members of the Circle, this podcast would not be possible.
          • Listen Now
            18 min
          • Etsy Resellers vs. Production Partners – which is it? [297]

            This is a podcast prompted by a recent email from a Thriver, who wondered whether someone they knew was breaking the rules by reselling on Etsy.

            Turns out – the person probably wasn’t, and I explain why today.

            Get your FREE Etsy Resources

            🌟Etsy Keyword Planner

            🌟Etsy Quick-Start Guide

            🌟Etsy SEO Cheat Sheet

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

            Watch on YouTube…
            Support the show

            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.

            You can also:

            • Leave a review on the C&T FB page.
            • Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.
            • Join the Thriver Circle – without the members of the Circle, this podcast would not be possible.
            • Listen Now

              21 min
            • 5 Tips to BOOST your Christmas Sales! [296]
              There are some simple tweaks you can make to your online handmade shop to get more sales this Christmas season!

              In today’s video & podcast I outline 5 such changes you can make – let me know in the comments if you try any of them out!

              Get your FREE Etsy Resources

              🌟Etsy Keyword Planner

              🌟Etsy Quick-Start Guide

              🌟Etsy SEO Cheat Sheet

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

              Watch on YouTube…
              Support the show

              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.

              You can also:

              • Leave a review on the C&T FB page.
              • Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.
              • Join the Thriver Circle – without the members of the Circle, this podcast would not be possible.
              • Listen Now
                13 min
              • Rank Higher In Etsy Search by Asking this One Question… [295]
                There is a lot to understand about the Etsy search algorithm…

                ….BUT you can simplify things a lot by asking the one simple question I outline in today’s podcast/video.

                Start with the basics, and you’ll be leagues ahead of many other people straight away!

                Get your FREE Etsy Resources

                🌟Etsy Keyword Planner

                🌟Etsy Quick-Start Guide

                🌟Etsy SEO Cheat Sheet

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

                Watch on YouTube…
                Support the show

                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.

                You can also:

                • Leave a review on the C&T FB page.
                • Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.
                • Join the Thriver Circle – without the members of the Circle, this podcast would not be possible.
                • Listen Now
                  13 min
                • 10 Tips for Etsy Success from a Full-Time Seller! [294]
                  I’ve been selling on Etsy since 2008, and self-employed full-time since 2010.

                  I’ve been teaching other makers how to succeed with an online handmade biz since 2012, and today, I’m sharing 10 top tips for crafting a stellar Etsy shop!

                  Want to finally SET UP SHOP online?

                  My 30-day course that will teach you a system to successfully set up your online handmade store – on Etsy or elsewhere!

                  Find out more here.

                  Get your FREE Etsy Resources

                  🌟Etsy Keyword Planner

                  🌟Etsy Quick-Start Guide

                  🌟Etsy SEO Cheat Sheet

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

                  Watch on YouTube…
                  Support the show

                  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.

                  You can also:

                  • Leave a review on the C&T FB page.
                  • Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.
                  • Join the Thriver Circle – without the members of the Circle, this podcast would not be possible.
                  • Listen Now
                    18 min
                  • 5 Ways You’re Sabotaging Your Own Success – In Handmade Business [293]
                    If you find yourself trying over and over to start a handmade business, but never quite getting it off the ground, you might be making one of 5 HUGE mistakes!

                    Want to finally SET UP SHOP online?

                    My 30-day course that will teach you a system to successfully set up your online handmade store – on Etsy or elsewhere!

                    Find out more here.

                    Get your FREE Etsy Resources

                    🌟Etsy Keyword Planner

                    🌟Etsy Quick-Start Guide

                    🌟Etsy SEO Cheat Sheet

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

                    Watch on YouTube…
                    Support the show

                    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.

                    You can also:

                    • Leave a review on the C&T FB page.
                    • Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.
                    • Join the Thriver Circle – without the members of the Circle, this podcast would not be possible.
                    • Listen Now
                      19 min
                    • Etsy Purchase Protection – Will it Work for You? [292]
                      New for 2022 – Etsy is introducing the Purchase Protection Program!

                      What is it?

                      Will you be eligible (it’s tricky).

                      How many times can you use it?

                      How will it work?

                      Let’s dive in…

                      Get your FREE Etsy Resources

                      🌟Etsy Keyword Planner

                      🌟Etsy Quick-Start Guide

                      🌟Etsy SEO Cheat Sheet

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

                      Watch on YouTube…
                      Support the show

                      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.

                      You can also:

                      • Leave a review on the C&T FB page.
                      • Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.
                      • Join the Thriver Circle – without the members of the Circle, this podcast would not be possible.
                      • Listen Now
                        13 min

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