It's a special Christmas in July episode!

I know probably the last thing many of you want to think about right now is the holidays.  It seems so far out...

Well for sellers it's right around the corner.  And in order to help ensure you have a successful sales season during the holidays, you have to start preparing your Etsy shop now!  This is so you can avoid overwhelm and stress during the holiday season when you have a million other things to worry about.

With this episode I want to give you 5 ways you can start preparing your Etsy shop for the holiday season.  

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I'm back with a new, July 14th edition of Etsy seller news!

Here's what's covered in today's episode:

• Etsy removes 100 promotional listings
• New Pinterest updates:
  • product tagging on pins 
  • video in product catalogs
  • shop tab on business profiles 
• New Etsy scam 
• New NFT launch from SI exclusively on eBay.  Will NFTs ever be allowed on Etsy?

Freaky Friday Segment:

Baby arm headband - 10 sales = $200 bucks

https://www.etsy.com/listing/858731430/baby-arm-headband?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=funny+odd&ref=sr_gallery-1-21&frs=1&organic_search_click=1

Wings soap - 416 sales = $3,120 in revenue!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/824374627/bbq-chicken-wings-soap-set-of-4-wings?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=cool+stuff&ref=sr_gallery-2-31&bes=1&sts=1&organic_search_click=1

Chevy engine block table $1,850 - 45...

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Etsy ads are always a hot topic. Some say they work great, many more say they don't work, and some sellers are just afraid to try them.

Ads aren't suitable for every seller, business, or niche. But they can work and give you a nice income boost for your business if you run them the RIGHT way.

I want to give you 5 must-try Etsy Ad Tweaks in this episode to help you have more success with your ads. You don't want to miss this one!

Etsy seller news is back! Today's episode is all about the USPS shipping rate increase starting July 10th, Etsy's new one-click buy options, returns and I feature one Etsy shop with over 8 million in sales!!!  You don't want to miss this!

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Check out today's Killin' It feature Etsy shop here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PlannerKate1

Money, money, money....  I can hear the old song by the O'Jays playing in my head...lol.  

Starting an Etsy business can be very exciting and fulfilling.  It may be something that has been a goal for a long time.  But more often than not the next struggle after opening is getting sales.  It can be tough to deal with.  It's all part of the journey everyone goes through.

I want to help you move along on your journey a little faster and snag some extra money with your Etsy shop.  This episode will give you 5 easy ways to do just that.

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I'm back with an all new Friday episode for you!

Etsy Seller News will bring you everything you need to know with recent updates, changes, and relevant information for sellers.  Oh, and of course, I'm going to have a little fun with some special segments included in the episode as well. 

Check out the all new Seller News episode now!

Everyone has advice, especially when it comes to Etsy.  But that doesn't mean it's "good" advice.  

If you're following the wrong advice, that can lean to big mistakes in your business that will hinder your progress and slow you down.  I know you don't want that, right?

That's why in this episode I am going to give you 5 of the WORST things I've heard when it comes to Etsy advice so you don't make these mistakes.  I want to sort this out for you!

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I know you want to hear the cha-chings, but what happens when it’s crickets instead?

This will inevitably happen, even for shops that traditionally perform well.

Does it mean the world is ending?  NO!  It just means that you have to dig your heels in and put in a little work to get a boost in your shop.  

I have a strategy just for you that you can follow when sales seem to be drying up and want to share that with you today. 

Like I mentioned in the video, Alura is a fantastic tool to help you get tracking and make improvements in your Etsy shop.  You can get your free trial here:  www.handmadeandbeyond.com/alura

More Etsy changes are here!

ALL online platforms are constantly changing and will always be changing.  It's important to keep this in mind when selling because if you don't like change, you won't like selling online!  

I'm a glass half full kinda guy and I like to give Etsy the benefit of the doubt with changes.  I do believe that they try to do what's best for buyers and sellers, not because they are the Mother Teresa of companies, but because it impacts their bottom line if people are unhappy.  This also doesn't mean that they won't get it wrong from time to time and have to fix it.  

With all that being said, this episode covers the newest changes so you know how they'll impact your business.  

I get asked a bunch if POD shops can actually make money on Etsy...

My answer is yes and no.  Just like any business, there is no guarantee.  Some shops make a lot of money and some make no money.  Much of a POD shop's success comes down to the owner.  There are a lot of variables that help promote success or failure.  

Today I want to break down some pros and cons of starting a POD business so you can decide if this model is right for you.  After that, much of your success will come from how you set-up and run your POD business.  I do believe anyone can run a successful POD business, but it won't come easy or fast.  

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