The Jam with Marmalead

In this episode, Richie and Gordon have a candid conversation about why a seller’s SEO can’t ever be “done.” If you’ve been in the habit of practicing set-it-and-forget-it SEO, you may want to stick around and rethink your strategy.

Ever feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day? Well, we can’t help you add another 8 hours, but we CAN offer 7 tips from a time management author which will help you squeeze the most out of your time. Up next on Etsy Jam!

Have you ever wondered what it takes to earn an A on your listings in Marmalead? Are you curious why we’re scoring your descriptions’ sentiment? Does it baffle you that one of your A listings can turn into a C listing a month later without you making any changes to it? Well, in this episode, Richie and I take a deep dive into how grading works in Marmalead. Learn how to score A’s on all your listings and set yourself up for success.

In this episode we talk with Victoria from ancienesthetique. Victoria is an expat living in central France who sells vintage treasures. She talks about the importance of sturdy shelving, photography, her blog, email list and more!

In this episode we talk about some recent news out of Etsy as they release their Q1 earnings report and announce that Chad will be stepping down as CEO. Stick around to hear some highlights from their Q1 statements and our feelings about the future of Etsy!

In this episode we get to chat with Hilary from 231 Designs. Hilary started her Etsy shop in 2015 and in just over a year has more than 2500 sales! Stick around and hear Hilary coin the term “naptime hustle,” talk about time management, working to find a niche market and offering some really great advice for early shops or sellers who are just getting started - up next on this episode of Etsy Jam!

In this episode we have the pleasure of talking with Monica from Crystal Relics. Monica shares some great stories from her motorcycle racing days and lessons she learned which apply to selling on Etsy. We also chat about taxes, accounting, the power of positive thinking, positive energy, and avoiding making decisions based on fear. Did I mention she used to race motorcycles??

In this episode we talk about some things you can do to help during a spring sales slump. The guys will tackle some helpful tips that will help set your shop up for success during this slow season!

This episode we have the pleasure of talking with Rebecca from AgeanDrawn. Rebecca has been on Etsy since 2015 and recently found her niche selling some awesome crochet dog costumes and hats. Rebecca shares some Yoda inspired life-changing advice she received and how it helped her get her shop on track for success. Join us for a conversation about customer communication, selling original art on Etsy, international shipping strikes and more!

And NO this episode "Shots in the Dark" is NOT about high schoolers drinking alcohol that they had to have someone's older brother buy for them while they hid behind a gas station at night. In this episode we take some more quality questions from our Facebook group. But THESE questions are a bit trickier and don't really have clear answers. So in just a moment you'll get to hear Richie and I fumble our way through them and provide as much guidance as we can.