by Jess | Etsy, Podcasts, YouTube
You’re not alone, and it happens to everyone! No matter how awesome you are, and how hard you try, eventually, one of your customers will have a complaint. Maybe it’s your fault… and maybe it’s not. No matter what, you have to deal with it,...
by Jess | Etsy, Marketing, Mindset, Products
How do you REALLY make a living from selling handmade goods online? One crucial step for most makers is to start making reproducible products, rather than everything in your shop being one of a kind. In fact, it’s REALLY hard to make a profit from selling OOAK...
by Jess | Etsy, Interviews, Other, Podcasts
Today I interview my student, podcast listener and long time member of the Thriver Circle (my membership community for makers) Clare Smythson. Clare has been running her successful glass painting business – Ornately Lanterns – since 2001, though she only...
by Jess | Etsy, Interviews, Podcasts, Social Media
If you have NO idea how to use Instagram reels to promote your handmade business, or you just want to learn more about them, don’t miss this episode! I’m chatting with Kar Brulhart, who teaches entrepreneurs, creators, startups and influencers how to plan...
by Jess | Etsy, Podcasts, Videos, YouTube
I’ve got a 2-part Etsy episode for you today! First – So you want to take a break from your Etsy shop over Christmas and New Year, but you don’t want to lose momentum (and possibly search ranking) by putting your shop in Vacation Mode. Or maybe you...
by Jess | Etsy, Interviews, Podcasts
Today I talk to LL Divens – who has a similar story to mine! He began his Etsy store as a side hustle in 2014 while working full time in a corporate job. He’s been a handmade biz coach since 2019, and also has a podcast – Handmade & Beyond (you...