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How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy

How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy

Lizzie Smiley 235 episodes Latest May 28, 2026

This podcast is for anyone looking to launch, grow, pivot, or scale their Etsy shop, or develop the mindset and skills to run their own business. Host Lizzie Smiley, a work-at-home mom with multiple online companies and a full-time Etsy shop, shares insights on business, mindset, Etsy, creativity, and customer service. The show aims to inspire and provide practical advice for entrepreneurs balancing work and family.

Episodes

Ep 237 | If You're Guessing What to Sell…Listen to This - with EcomHannah Jun 11, 2026 57:28 In this coffee chat with founder of Profittree Hannah Gardner, we're talking all about data based decisions and using research to help you launch, grow, and scale your Etsy shop. We also walk through the tools I recommend for beginners (and why), including how to know which level of Profitree makes sense for you. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com   
Ep 236 | How Handmade Sellers Turn In-Person Markets Into Etsy Growth - with Ginny Bracht Jun 4, 2026 54:45 This week we're discussing how handmade sellers can actually leverage in-person markets along with Etsy to create real, sustainable growth. Ginny shares how she went from just 36 sales in 3 years to increasing her views by over 200%, and building a system that makes markets feel fun instead of overwhelming. If you've ever felt scattered trying to juggle Etsy and in-person selling, this episode wil
Ep 235 | Answering Etsy FAQs May 28, 2026 54:30 This Etsy FAQ episode is a DO NOT MISS for sellers. We're answering your biggest questions about Etsy SEO, Etsy Ads, starting a second shop, taxes, and more — with honest, practical advice to help you grow smarter and faster on Etsy.  **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com    STUFF I MENTIONED:  DFY Shop Accelerator Info: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.co
Ep 234 | Beginner's Guide to Meta Ads for Scaling Etsy Sellers – with Jackie Ellis May 21, 2026 45:44 Today we're diving into Meta ads with Jackie Ellis– and this is the beginner-friendly breakdown Etsy sellers have been needing. We cover how Meta ads actually work, when it makes sense to use them, what kind of products perform best, and how to avoid wasting money while you figure it out. Tune in and finally make ads make sense. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed
Ep 233 | She Used Pinterest to Hit 13,000+ Etsy Sales –with Emily Moravec May 14, 2026 54:01 Did you know that Pinterest is the BEST free tool that Etsy sellers can leverage to send tons of traffic to their listings? Emily is a Pinterest for Etsy expert who created over 13,000 personal Etsy sales using the power of Pinterest. Tune in to hear her tips, story, and strategy that can level up your Etsy success to new heights with 3 months of focused, consistent effort.  **"How to Sell Your St
Ep 232 | How Her Original Art Got Her Invited to Etsy HQ - with Melissa Mary Jenkins May 7, 2026 01:01:04 Melissa Mary Jenkins is back on the podcast sharing all about her experience visiting the Etsy Headquarters after her original art made waves on Etsy. Listen in to hear what the new CEO is really like, what Etsy is actually focused on, and how you can build a successful art business, too.  **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com    STUFF I MENTIONED:  Prev
Ep 231 | The Trend Strategy My Students Use to Get Sales Faster Apr 30, 2026 50:54 If you're tired of guessing what to create on Etsy, this episode is for you! I'm walking you through why leveraging trends is a brilliant strategy for new Etsy sellers, who they work best for, and the top 5 trends dominating the Etsy marketplace right now. Listen in to learn how to create with confidence—and finally feel clear on what to sell.  **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated
Ep 230 | How Etsy Sellers Are Getting Free Traffic From the Media -with Gloria Chou Apr 23, 2026 48:11 PR expert Gloria Chou is back to break down what Etsy sellers are still getting wrong about PR in 2026 and why visibility isn't just for big brands. We dive into the mindset shift that makes you "PR-ready," how to pitch your shop (even with 20 listings and no audience), what actually makes the media care about your products, and how to turn features into real traffic and sales with simple, strateg
Ep 229 | Why Kittl Is Perfect for Etsy Beginners -with Juna of Detour Shirts Apr 16, 2026 53:15 This week I'm chatting with Juna of Detour Shirts on YouTube who has over 30 years of experience in Print on Demand. We're talking all about Kittl and why it's such a great all in one tool for new sellers, how to improve your designs, and POD wisdom that never changes with time.  **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com    STUFF I MENTIONED:  Interested in
Ep 228 | The POD Gift Strategy That Took This Etsy Shop to $75K -with Kelley West Apr 9, 2026 01:00:53 If you want to break through the noise in the POD space on Etsy, you've got to hear Kelley's success story as a busy Mama! By focusing on giftable products in a high demand niche and obsessing over the aesthetic of her perfect customer– she scaled her shop to over $75k in revenue in her first 18 months on Etsy. **"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com    ST
Ep 227 | Squirrel Syndrome Can Lead to Massive (Repeated) Etsy Success -with Hanna McComish Apr 2, 2026 01:13:03 There's not just one type A path to success on Etsy and Hanna's story proves it. Since I met her in 2021, she's built more at least 5 successful Etsy shops to suit her season of life and simply what she enjoyed doing most. If you're a multi-passionate entrepreneur and sometimes struggle with squirrel syndrome– this episode is for you. You can still be crazy successful!   **"How to Sell Your Stuff
Ep 226 | How Cody Scaled a $1K Printable Shop to $4K in 30 Days -with Gold City Ventures Mar 26, 2026 59:00 After letting his Etsy shop sit nearly all year, Cody picked it back up and scaled from $1,000 to $4,000 per month in just 30 days. In this episode, we break down exactly how he did it—seasonal printable strategy, how many listings he created, how he uses templates to move fast, and the beginner mistakes he sees over and over. If you've ever wondered how to revive an old shop or scale printables q

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