How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy

Latest Episodes:

Ep 237 | If You're Guessing What to Sell…Listen to This - with EcomHannah Jun 11, 2026

Show notes

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

STUFF I MENTIONED:

➡️ Use discount code: lizzie2601 for 67% OFF 1 billing period on ProfitTree PRO or GROWTH Plan

Upgrade Profittree: https://profittree.io/?via=lizzie85

➡️ Video breakdown of Pro vs Lifetime a plan: https://www.loom.com/share/42aff239941f4d9c809a10f61a1a9ea9

🌟FIND HANNAH:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EcomHannah

Hannah upcoming Podcast IG Link: https://www.instagram.com/theunwellceo/

HOW I HELP ETSY SELLERS GROW:

⭐Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society

⭐"How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" free training: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-blow-up-shop

⭐Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/trendspotting

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🎙️ Apply to be on the Podcast: https://sprw.io/stt-xfsV5fhDxxT3NJGVBghmWp

FIND LIZZIE:

Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff

HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/

HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/237

*Some of the links above are affiliate links which means I'll receive a commission if you purchase through my link, at no extra cost to you. You can see my affiliate disclosure here: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/affiliate-disclosure

A quick heads up — this episode includes a paid sponsor mention.

Ep 236 | How Handmade Sellers Turn In-Person Markets Into Etsy Growth - with Ginny Bracht Jun 04, 2026

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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 will show you how to make them work together.

**"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com

FIND GINNY :

Pottery newsletter: https://ginny-bracht-art.kit.com/pottery-newsletter

Art for wellbeing newsletter: https://ginnybracht.com/newsletter

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginnybrachtart/

HOW I HELP ETSY SELLERS GROW:

⭐Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society

⭐"How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" free training: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-blow-up-shop

⭐Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/trendspotting

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🎙️ Apply to be on the Podcast: https://sprw.io/stt-xfsV5fhDxxT3NJGVBghmWp

FIND LIZZIE:

Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff

HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/

HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/236

Ep 235 | Answering Etsy FAQs May 28, 2026

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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.com/dfy-shop-accelerator

Kittl Automation Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/1patYonJeHs

Private Etsy Coaching: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/private-etsy-coaching

Google Flow (Use Nano Banana Pro for free!): https://labs.google/fx/tools/flow

HOW I HELP ETSY SELLERS GROW:

⭐Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society

⭐"How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" free training: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-blow-up-shop

⭐Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/trendspotting

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🎙️ Apply to be on the Podcast: https://sprw.io/stt-xfsV5fhDxxT3NJGVBghmWp

FIND LIZZIE:

Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff

HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/

HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/235

Ep 234 | Beginner's Guide to Meta Ads for Scaling Etsy Sellers – with Jackie Ellis May 21, 2026

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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 by Etsy.com

STUFF I MENTIONED:

20 AI Design Courses for $20: https://lizziesmiley.samcart.com/products/20-for-20

FIND JACKIE:

Free Meta Ads training: http://www.soworthit.co/easyads

So Worth It Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/so-worth-it/id1601111286

HOW I HELP ETSY SELLERS GROW:

⭐Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society

⭐"How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" free training: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-blow-up-shop

⭐Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/trendspotting

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🎙️ Apply to be on the Podcast: https://sprw.io/stt-xfsV5fhDxxT3NJGVBghmWp

FIND LIZZIE:

Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff

HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/

HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/234

*Some of the links above are affiliate links which means I'll receive a commission if you purchase through my link, at no extra cost to you. You can see my affiliate disclosure here: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/affiliate-disclosure

Ep 233 | She Used Pinterest to Hit 13,000+ Etsy Sales –with Emily Moravec May 14, 2026

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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 Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com

STUFF I MENTIONED:

Join Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society

SPECIAL DISCOUNT: Get $50 off your first month with code EMILY50

Try Everbee Free: https://www.everbee.io/?via=lizzie

Emily's last episode: #181 $3k per month on Etsy with Digital Exercise Guides --with Emily Moravec: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/181

Hanna's Episode (very niche: tea kits): #227: Squirrel Syndrome Can Lead to Massive (Repeated) Etsy Success -with Hanna McComish: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/227

Alex's Episode (sensory kits– drove her own traffic): #222: How Driving Her Own Traffic Sparked Faster Organic Etsy Sales - with Alex Chavez

https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/222

FIND EMILY:

@emmypins

HOW I HELP ETSY SELLERS GROW:

⭐Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society

⭐"How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" free training: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-blow-up-shop

⭐Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/trendspotting

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🎙️ Apply to be on the Podcast: https://sprw.io/stt-xfsV5fhDxxT3NJGVBghmWp

FIND LIZZIE:

Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff

HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/

HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/233

Ep 232 | How Her Original Art Got Her Invited to Etsy HQ - with Melissa Mary Jenkins May 07, 2026

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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:

Previous Episode with Melissa: Ep 169 "How this Artist Built a Thriving Etsy Business Selling her Original Artwork https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/169

Check out the video of the workshop at Etsy:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-t3qcf184o

Free Ads Masterclass: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/request-etsy-ads-masterclass

FIND MELISSA:

Insta: @melissamaryjenkinsart

www.melissamaryjenkins.com

HOW I HELP ETSY SELLERS GROW:

⭐Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society

⭐"How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" free training: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-blow-up-shop

⭐Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/trendspotting

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🎙️ Apply to be on the Podcast: https://sprw.io/stt-xfsV5fhDxxT3NJGVBghmWp

FIND LIZZIE:

Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff

HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/

HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/232

Ep 231 | The Trend Strategy My Students Use to Get Sales Faster Apr 30, 2026

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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 with or endorsed by Etsy.com

STUFF I MENTIONED:

⭐️Try Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/offers/JxNYgLnw

Use code KEEP20 to try your first month for just $17, rebills at $37/month

⭐️Upcoming Trendspotting Bonuses :

🗓️ May 11 - BONUS live group coaching call (second one is 5/28)

🗓️ May 18 - Trending Color Pairing Guide

🗓️ May 25 - Pinterest Pin Templates for your Etsy listings

🗓️ June 1 - 4 weeks access to The Prompt Architect

🗓️ June 8 - 10 Design Prompts (direct from the trend report)

🗓️ June 15 - Q4 Listing Calendar

🗓️ June 22 - TRAINING: How to incorporate trends (product examples)

✨ SPECIAL EVENT: July : Niche Blast Workshop -- How to scale your Etsy designs

HOW I HELP ETSY SELLERS GROW:

⭐Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society

⭐"How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" free training: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-blow-up-shop

⭐Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/trendspotting

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🎙️ Apply to be on the Podcast: https://sprw.io/stt-xfsV5fhDxxT3NJGVBghmWp

FIND LIZZIE:

Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff

HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/

HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/231

Ep 230 | How Etsy Sellers Are Getting Free Traffic From the Media -with Gloria Chou Apr 23, 2026

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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, strategic moves.

**"How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy" is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com

STUFF I MENTIONED:

Join Scaling Society for support, training, and community: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society Gloria is our special guest this month.

Interested in an advanced Etsy Cohort? https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-advanced-cohort

Submit Your FAQs: https://sprw.io/stt-dEeCxhdfYaf3eqBYohD7fZ

PREVIOUS EPISODES WITH GLORIA:

Ep 204 | Get ChatGPT to Sell Your Etsy Products FOR YOU

https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/204

Ep 177 | Beat the Etsy Summer Slump with Strategic PR Features

https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/177

Ep 153 | How to Get Your Etsy Products Featured in the Media

https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/153

FIND GLORIA:

Gloria's Free PR Masterclass: http://www.gloriachoupr.com/masterclass

Find Gloria:@gloriachoupr

https://www.instagram.com/gloriachoupr/

HOW I HELP ETSY SELLERS GROW:

⭐Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society

⭐"How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" free training: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-blow-up-shop

⭐Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/trendspotting

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🎙️ Apply to be on the Podcast: https://sprw.io/stt-xfsV5fhDxxT3NJGVBghmWp

FIND LIZZIE:

Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff

HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/

HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/230

Ep 229 | Why Kittl Is Perfect for Etsy Beginners -with Juna of Detour Shirts Apr 16, 2026

Show notes

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 an advanced Etsy Cohort? https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-advanced-cohort

Submit Your FAQs: https://sprw.io/stt-dEeCxhdfYaf3eqBYohD7fZ

Kittl Full Tutorial 2025 - https://youtu.be/BT8l1iujTbk?si=bLxH8yeMwK2UJEgo

Kittl Video - https://youtu.be/uNUrZj-I1TE?si=_WQ_yqoio63RHAbp

Kittl Flows - https://youtu.be/QVDNB91yD4A?si=Pa0OpCcTOz6R3cHx

My Favorite Kittl Features - https://youtu.be/xPc4XpdDu6U?si=nojMEyTovvjK_I9-

Stop Jumping Between AI Tools Use Kittl Instead - . https://youtu.be/qiEaEvtApdA?si=lEBiZzZuYUW7tzNQ

FIND JUNA:

https://www.youtube.com/@DetourShirts

https://x.com/detourshirts

https://www.instagram.com/detourshirts/

https://www.skool.com/theshirtheads/about

HOW I HELP ETSY SELLERS GROW:

⭐Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society

⭐"How to Blow Up Your Etsy Shop" free training: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-blow-up-shop

⭐Trendspotting: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/trendspotting

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🎙️ Apply to be on the Podcast: https://sprw.io/stt-xfsV5fhDxxT3NJGVBghmWp

FIND LIZZIE:

Find me on Instagram and TikTok @HowtoSellYourStuff

HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF WEBSITE: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/

HOW TO SELL YOUR STUFF SHOWNOTES: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/blog/229

Ep 228 | The POD Gift Strategy That Took This Etsy Shop to $75K -with Kelley West Apr 09, 2026

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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

STUFF I MENTIONED:

Check out ProfitTree's new product research tool ETSY RADAR: https://lifetime.profittree.io/?via=lizzie87

Get the best profit tracking tool to help you know your numbers AND a product research tool for a one time fee of $67. (completely insane)

Profittree Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VO7Ra18ZPTw&t=1s

Interested in an advanced Etsy Cohort? https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/interested-in-advanced-cohort

Submit your questions for the upcoming FAQ episode:

https://sprw.io/stt-dEeCxhdfYaf3eqBYohD7fZ

CONTACT KELLEY:

Email: kelleynewm@gmail.com

HOW I HELP ETSY SELLERS GROW:

⭐Scaling Society: https://www.howtosellyourstuff.com/scaling-society