Crickets to Cha-Chings

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Quick and Dirty Guide to SEO - 045 Apr 20, 2020

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This week we will talk through 5 Quick and Dirty Tips on how to improve your SEO. All of these tips are in preparation for a master class I am offering Friday, April 24, 2020 at noon. You will need to register for this additional course, but my hope is that together we can take your shop from crickets to cha-chings! Follow the link below to learn more and register!

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laurenkeplinger.com/masterclass

Tops 5 Ways to Improve Your Shop During Uncertain Times - 044 Apr 06, 2020

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In this week's episode we talk 5 tips to improve your shop during uncertain times. The world is a little off right now, that's no secret, but how can we use this time at home as an opportunity versus a roadblock? I've come up with a few tips to help you get focused on your shop and take advantage of this time.

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laurenkeplinger.com/checklist

laurenkeplinger.com/group/facebook

Building a Business That Works For You - 043 Mar 30, 2020

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In this weeks episode we discuss strategies that you can employ and things you should keep in mind when starting an Etsy business os that it can work for you. Not everyone is in the same season of life, and the wonderful aspect of Etsy is that it offers endless flexibility. So how can you harness that flexibility to set and achieve your business goals? Take a listen!

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laurenkeplinger.com/facebook

Overcome the Business Overwhelm - 042 Mar 23, 2020

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Overcoming the Overwhelm - 042

In this week's episode we talk to Katie Fleming, a former accountant turned entrepreneurial consultant about how to overcome and control your feelings of overwhelm. A lot of you have expressed to me that you are having trouble taking that final leap to launch your shop because you're feeling overwhelmed. Whether you're anxious that your shop will flop or that it will gain too much traffic and you won't be able to control it, we address all of your fears and provide tools on how to face them, today!

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Etsy Roadmap Facebook - laurenkeplinger.com/facebook

Start Your Etsy Shop Email Mini Course - laurenkeplinger.com/etsysetup

Katie's Website - https://www.katiefleming.co/

Katie's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katiefleming/

The Pros and Cons of International Shipping - 041 Mar 09, 2020

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In this week's solo episode I talk about some tips that I have for sellers considering expanding into the international market. There are some larger things to keep in mind such as cost to yourself, how to protect yourself, and the best practices when it comes to interacting with your international customer. We address those aspects of international shipping and more, so give us a listen and if you like what you hear, join the conversation in our Facebook group. Links below!

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laurenkeplinger.com/facebook

Building a Brand With One of a Kind Items - 040 Mar 02, 2020

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This week we are talking to Etsy shop owner Cindy Funk of Neatokeen, an Etsy store specializing in collectibles and vintage linens. Cindy talks to us about how to successfully brand your shop when the items you carry are one of a kind. We touch on staying in your niche in order to maintain your brand and best practices for interacting with your customers and optimizing your store.

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https://www.etsy.com/shop/NeatoKeen

https://www.instagram.com/neatokeen/

https://laurenkeplinger.com/learn/

Worried about yesterday's Etsy advertising announcement? Feb 27, 2020

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Are you worried about the changes that Etsy is making to Etsy advertising? This bonus episode will walk you through what is happening, when it is happening, and what the projected impact will be in terms of hard, real-life shop numbers.

Want to continue the conversation -- laurenkeplinger.com/facebook

Scaling Your Etsy Shop At Any Stage- 039 Feb 24, 2020

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In this week's episode Lauren gives tips to Etsy sellers at all stages of their store on ways that they can grow or scale. She walks through the four stages of seller: New with unopened store, opened store with inconsistent sales, medium sales but not reliable, and booming business in need of scaling or reigning in. Through each of these stages there are strategies to implement in order to make your store more successful while maintaining a healthy work life vs. home life balance.

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Laurenkeplinger.com/checklist

International Etsy - Obstacles and Differences Feb 17, 2020

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In this week's episode we talk to Charo Roman, owner of ASEISMANOS Etsy store. Charo is based in Spain and, with the help of her husband and daughter, she hand-makes tech accessories, backpacks and handbags. We discuss some Etsy policies and how they impact international Etsy sellers, specifically the encouragement to offer free shipping. We also talk about things that we wish we'd known when we first started out, so give it a listen!

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Facebook Group- http://creativemomboss.com/facebook Charo's Website- https://www.aseismanos.com/

Creatively Naming Your Etsy Shop Feb 10, 2020

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Creatively Naming Your Etsy Shop-

In this week's solo episode, we talk through some tips for how to begin the planning process for naming your Etsy shop. The name of your Etsy shop is your customer's first impression, so take the time to plan and strategize, while also considering that the name of your shop will not make or break your business. We talk through some common mistakes and some of my personal naming pet peeves you should avoid. If you follow our steps and still find yourself struggling, join the Creative Mom Boss Facebook community for further support!

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Facebook Group- http://creativemomboss.com/facebook Learn with Lauren - laurenkeplinger.com/bass

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