EP 31. 8 Ways You Might Be Making Your Etsy Business Harder Than It Needs to Be

EP 31. 8 Ways You Might Be Making Your Etsy Business Harder Than It Needs to Be

In today’s episode, I’m sharing eight ways you may be making your Etsy business harder than it needs to be. From the way you choose products to the way you create listings, use trends, consume advice, and manage your time, some of the things that feel productive may actually be creating more work. If your Etsy shop feels heavier, more confusing, or more time-consuming than you expected, this episode will help you identify what may be getting in the way—and what to do differently. Follow the show: 🎙️ Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-modern-etsy-seller-podcast/id1895562594] 🎙️ Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/22P5qyW2JZzQpWFyHN8ZWl?si=7Rx0U2H9RMev0wneMlHg2g] Get my newsletter: melissacarroll.co/newsletter [https://melissacarroll.co/newsletter] Have a question for What You're Wondering? Submit it to melissacarroll.co/question [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgyLUK-UJrhqyj7BijKN0s5I-LRb8H-NJF56gR4oTfXPm3kA/viewform] Find me online: Website: melissacarroll.co [https://www.melissacarroll.co/] Instagram: @TheModernEtsySeller [https://www.instagram.com/themodernetsyseller/] Enjoying the show? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it helps other sellers find the show and means the world to me.

EP 30. Can I Build an Etsy Shop If I Only Have 2 - 3 Hours a Week? | Etsy Print on Demand Tips for Busy Women

In today's episode I'm answering the question, "Can I build a successful Etsy print-on-demand shop if I only have two or three hours a week?" If you're balancing a full-time job, raising a family, or simply trying to fit your business into the small pockets of time your life allows, this episode is for you. I'm sharing three insights that can help you make meaningful progress—even when time is your biggest challenge. Limited time doesn't have to stop you from building a profitable Etsy business. You just need to be intentional with the time you have. Apply for my Founding Student Cohort [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScNUrkn7tCkdbVFMYpGNww1scJ3_vduINK3TvkV2LVcBOPQBQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=105799404009122067559] Follow the show: 🎙️ Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-modern-etsy-seller-podcast/id1895562594] 🎙️ Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/22P5qyW2JZzQpWFyHN8ZWl?si=7Rx0U2H9RMev0wneMlHg2g] Get my newsletter: melissacarroll.co/newsletter [https://melissacarroll.co/newsletter] Have a question for What You're Wondering? Submit it to melissacarroll.co/question [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgyLUK-UJrhqyj7BijKN0s5I-LRb8H-NJF56gR4oTfXPm3kA/viewform] Find me online: Website: melissacarroll.co [https://www.melissacarroll.co/] Instagram: @TheModernEtsySeller [https://www.instagram.com/themodernetsyseller/] Enjoying the show? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it helps other sellers find the show and means the world to me.

EP 29. What's New on Etsy: Updates Worth Knowing About (and My Honest Take on Each)

In today's episode I'm breaking down updates from Etsy's latest seller announcements, from a small fix that protects your listing thumbnails to a deep dive into where Etsy's AI tools are headed for sellers. I'm giving you my honest take on each one, including where I'm optimistic and where I'm staying cautious.  Plus, I'm opening applications for my Founding Student Cohort, a one month do-it-with-me experience to help you build (or finally grow) your Etsy print on demand shop before the biggest selling season of the year. Apply for the Founding Student Cohort Here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScNUrkn7tCkdbVFMYpGNww1scJ3_vduINK3TvkV2LVcBOPQBQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=105799404009122067559] Full Etsy Seller Updates Article [https://help.etsy.com/hc/en-us/articles/10603291042967-Newly-Crafted-Etsy-Updates-for-Your-Shop?segment=selling#h_1] Follow the show: 🎙️ Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-modern-etsy-seller-podcast/id1895562594] 🎙️ Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/22P5qyW2JZzQpWFyHN8ZWl?si=7Rx0U2H9RMev0wneMlHg2g] Get my newsletter: melissacarroll.co/newsletter [https://melissacarroll.co/newsletter] Have a question for What You're Wondering? Submit it to melissacarroll.co/question [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgyLUK-UJrhqyj7BijKN0s5I-LRb8H-NJF56gR4oTfXPm3kA/viewform] Find me online: Website: melissacarroll.co [https://www.melissacarroll.co/] Instagram: @TheModernEtsySeller [https://www.instagram.com/themodernetsyseller/] Enjoying the show? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it helps other sellers find the show and means the world to me.

EP 28. What Happen To the Etsy Bestseller Badge? | Etsy News & Updates

In this episode I'm answering the question, "What happen to the bestseller badge?" It looks like the badge has disappeared from Etsy's search results. Is this a permanent change? I'll share what I've noticed, explain a workaround that still works, and talk about why this change has both pros and cons for Etsy sellers. Follow the show: 🎙️ Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-modern-etsy-seller-podcast/id1895562594] 🎙️ Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/22P5qyW2JZzQpWFyHN8ZWl?si=7Rx0U2H9RMev0wneMlHg2g] Get my newsletter: melissacarroll.co/newsletter [https://melissacarroll.co/newsletter] Have a question for What You're Wondering? Submit it to melissacarroll.co/question [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgyLUK-UJrhqyj7BijKN0s5I-LRb8H-NJF56gR4oTfXPm3kA/viewform] Find me online: Website: melissacarroll.co [https://www.melissacarroll.co/] Instagram: @TheModernEtsySeller [https://www.instagram.com/themodernetsyseller/] Enjoying the show? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it helps other sellers find the show and means the world to me.

EP 27. The Only Two "Marketing" Strategies I'd Use as a New Etsy Seller

In this episode, I'm sharing the only two marketing things I'd set up if I were starting an Etsy shop today, two small background systems that quietly work for you while you focus on what actually grows your shop: creating and listing products. I'll walk you through Etsy's Share & Save program (and why you should join it before you even publish your first listing), how to build a hands off email collection system in under an hour, and the  Publish & Pin Habit that takes three seconds per listing but builds long term search visibility on Pinterest. None of this takes away from your time creating products. It just means future you will already have a foundation in place when you're ready to grow. Follow the show: 🎙️ Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-modern-etsy-seller-podcast/id1895562594] 🎙️ Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/22P5qyW2JZzQpWFyHN8ZWl?si=7Rx0U2H9RMev0wneMlHg2g] Get my newsletter: melissacarroll.co/newsletter [https://melissacarroll.co/newsletter] Have a question for What You're Wondering? Submit it to melissacarroll.co/question [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgyLUK-UJrhqyj7BijKN0s5I-LRb8H-NJF56gR4oTfXPm3kA/viewform] Find me online: Website: melissacarroll.co [https://www.melissacarroll.co/] Instagram: @TheModernEtsySeller [https://www.instagram.com/themodernetsyseller/] Enjoying the show? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it helps other sellers find the show and means the world to me.