Everyone needs a pep talk every now and again to stay positive.  Let's face it, starting building and growing a business of any kind is hard.  It takes perseverance and usually a lot of work to be successful.  There's also a lot of stress and pressure to succeed.  

In this episode, I want to give you some tips and recommendations to help you stay motivated and positive along your journey.  This episode is just as much for me as it is for you because I too need to remind myself of these things as well.  

Let's jump in!  Positivity here we come!  

Handmade & Beyond Members now get access to the Etsy Success Roadmap! 

A plan for Etsy shop owners to get to the top 1% of ALL sellers. Detailed, walkthrough courses, resources, and guides aligned in an easy-to-follow roadmap. 

Perfect for those looking to start, who just started, or intermediate sellers struggling to get traction in their shop. This is a real plan to build a solid...

Tax time can be rough for small business owners.  We aren't tax professionals and dealing with the IRS can be intimidating.  Many times small business owners miss out on write-offs that could save them a lot of money.

While I'm not a tax professional by any means, just a humble business owner, I have learned about some common write-offs and tips that may help you during tax time.  Always double-check with a tax professional to make sure these examples would be good for you.

Taxes aren't fun but saving money is.. Let's dive in!

Handmade & Beyond Members now get access to the Etsy Success Roadmap! 

A plan for Etsy shop owners to get to the top 1% of ALL sellers. Detailed, walkthrough courses, resources, and guides aligned in an easy-to-follow roadmap. 

Perfect for those looking to start, who just started, or intermediate sellers struggling to get traction in their shop. This is a real plan to build a solid business that will set you up for long-term...

I'm all about efficiency and saving time.  Time is the only thing we can't get more of!  This is why it's so important not to waste it, especially in your business.  

This episode is all about 5 BIG Etsy time wasters I've fallen for and have seen others get trapped by.  

Let's save you time so you can focus on the important stuff!

Handmade & Beyond Members now get access to the Etsy Success Roadmap! 

A plan for Etsy shop owners to get to the top 1% of ALL sellers. Detailed, walkthrough courses, resources, and guides aligned in an easy-to-follow roadmap. 

Perfect for those looking to start, who just started, or intermediate sellers struggling to get traction in their shop. This is a real plan to build a solid business that will set you up for long-term success. 

No tricks or gimmicks, just practical strategies that you can immediately implement today to boost your Etsy business. Almost 50 courses in the roadmap (and counting).  ...

Welcome back to the podcast.  Sometimes you hear things in relation to Etsy that may or may not be true.  Let's face it, misconceptions happen.  This can cause you to make decisions that can adversely impact your business.   

I want to talk about 5 Etsy truths that I think are important for any Etsy business owner to know so you don't make some of the same mistakes I did.  

Don't miss this one!

Handmade & Beyond Members now get access to the Etsy Success Roadmap! 

A plan for Etsy shop owners to get to the top 1% of ALL sellers. Detailed, walkthrough courses, resources, and guides aligned in an easy-to-follow roadmap. 

Perfect for those looking to start, who just started, or intermediate sellers struggling to get traction in their shop. This is a real plan to build a solid business that will set you up for long-term success. 

No tricks or gimmicks, just practical strategies that you can immediately implement today to...

Ahh the elusive "good" conversion rate... 

Are you not sure what the heck conversion is and what it means to you?  Well, it's a good thing I created this podcast episode just for you!

I dive into Etsy conversion, what it means, how to calculate it, and what impacts it so you can improve it in your Etsy business.  

Let's go!

Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help you reach your goals and find Etsy success!!!  Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

 I often get asked if you should sell outside of Etsy in other channels or brick and mortar.  My answer is.. depends.  There is definitely a benefit to having "more lines in the water" thus increasing opportunities for success.  But you have to consider where you're selling, how you're selling, is it a good fit, is it profitable, beneficial, etc.   I dive into all this and more on this episode!

Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help you reach your goals and find Etsy success!!!  Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

Grab your coffee and buckle up for this short, but valuable quick question Friday!

The question to open up a second Etsy shop is asked A LOT.  The option is always there and it's really up to you.  But there are some benefits to both having only one shop or opening a second shop.  Let's talk about both.  

Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help you reach your goals and find Etsy success!!!  Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

Shipping can be an afterthought when starting or running an online business.  However, it's an area that really needs planning and consideration to save you time, money, and problems down the road.  In this episode, I talk about shipping, what you need to pay attention to, plan for, and a bunch of tips to help you!

Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help you reach your goals and find Etsy success!!!  Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

It's another edition of quick question Friday!  The best part of your day, right? 

In this episode, I tackle a question about how listing titles help increase sales and the best practices you should use to set up your titles.  I want you to have the best chance for success right away.  So listen in and implement these tips in your shop today!

Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help you reach your goals and find Etsy success!!!  Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/hbfreetrial

Sometimes weird things happen on Etsy that impact your business.  Often, they are out of your control and there seemingly may be no cause.  These happen to everyone so you're not alone.  

In this episode, I take a deep dive into 5 anomalies of come across in my time selling on Etsy.  I talk about sales fluctuations, stats, SEO, and marketing issues.  I'm sure there's more, but these are the issues that are top of mind for me.  

I hope this episode at least helps ease your mind and gives you some perspective to help calm frustration when these things happen.  

Take your Etsy shop to the next level, get more traffic, and more sales. I want to help you reach your goals and find Etsy success!!!  Join the Handmade & Beyond Community and get help growing your Etsy & handmade business! I'd love to work with you. A community, live coaching and courses teaching you how to grow your Etsy business! Snag your 30-day free trial...