Making Sense Of Etsy

This week Tif discusses steps to take to find your niche on Etsy. Tif provides tips on finding if a specific product is popular on Etsy and how to utilize this information to create products in your Etsy shop. 

In this episode, Tif speaks with Etsy seller and entrepreneur Jenni Waldrop. Jenni discusses how her students make $1,000, $10,000, and $100,000 a month! Click here to check out Jenni's website https://www.shopinabox.co/The Book PileWant to sound smart? Two comics discuss a book every Monday so you can pretend you read.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

This week Tif gives you the tea on what trended last month on Etsy and what's currently trending this month. Happy Friday! 

 It's all about the stickers!  This week on Making Sense Of Etsy, Tif speaks with the Queen of Stickers, Mim Jenkinson.  Mim discusses how to make planner stickers on Etsy to generate monthly income. Mim Jenkinson's Full Course --> https://www.mimjenkinson.com/the-etsy-planMim Jenkinson's Free Sticker Course --> https://www.mimjenkinson.com/webinar-creating-stickers-that-sell

This week Tif provides the latest tea on what is happening in these Etsy streets. Check out this episode as Tif discusses a new portal Etsy develop to assist sellers to protect their listings. 

In this episode, Tif shares a story of what happened to her in those Etsy streets and provides you with three tips on being safe on Etsy. 

In this week's episode, Tif discusses whether or not she has seen a change in Etsy's platform since Etsy changed its fee. Tif discusses what she has noticed from her Etsy sales and who buys from Etsy. This episode you do not want to miss. 

In this week's episode, Tif interviews Naa Ardua. Naa discusses how she got started creating clipart, how she transitioned to creating scalable vector graphics (SVG), and how her SVGs bring a voice to a unique community.Here are links to Naa Ardua's SVG courses: So Simple SVG Course and So Simple SVG Files course - 3 Month Payment PlanNaa Ardua's Free SVG Course -> So Quick SVG Course The Book PileWant to sound smart? Two comics discuss a book every Monday so you can pretend you read.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Tea With Tif is a new segment on the Making Sense Of Etsy Podcast. Tif will provide you with the latest tea in these Etsy Streets in this segment. In this episode, Tif discusses Etsy's latest fee change. Check out this episode to find out the newest fee Etsy changed, taking more money out of Etsy seller's sales.

Tif discusses the show's new milestone of 11,000 downloads in this episode. Tea on the show's new Friday segment, shout-outs, and interviews to look forward to in season 3 of Making Sense Of Etsy.  Check out Tif on the Boss Buildr podcast, where she discusses how to create passive income on Etsy.  Tif's Boss Buildr Interview --> here

Listen to Tif tell the story of a customer's unusual request. The special request force Tif and her business partner to make a tough decision. By making this tough decision, Tif develops three tips to assist you with how to handle tough Etsy business decisions. 

Check out this episode to hear Tif's story regarding her experience increasing her product listings on Etsy. Tif also discusses how failing is a process of learning and thinking about what success looks like to you. Lastly, Tif outlines how to conduct market research for your product listings. If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail Tif at QNA@makingsenseofetsy.com. 

Tif provides a deep dive into understanding how to conduct marketing research on Etsy for your products. In this episode, find out Etsy marketing tips no one else is discussing. Pick up your copy of Tif's E-book: 3 Tips On How To Drive Traffic To Your Etsy Shop.

Offline Marketing is everywhere! Listen to this episode to learn from Tif how to spot offline marketing in television. Tif also asks the question of whether commercials are considered to be offline marketing. Lastly, Tif provides places to purchase offline marketing products. 

In this episode, Tif discusses one of her favorite shows, how she hates customer service and the art of providing excellent customer service on Etsy. Listen to Tif describe her recent Etsy customer experience and how she nows views handling customer service issues as an Etsy shop owner. 

Check out what it takes to create, sell and profit from E-printables on Etsy. Tif talks with Julie Berninger, who has an incredible story. Listen to Julie discuss leaving her comfortable Tech position to pursue financial freedom. Julie is a feature on sites Forbes, CNBC, and Business Insider. Here is Julie's E-Printables Course on creating printable profits: E-Printable Course. The Book PileWant to sound smart? Two comics discuss a book every Monday so you can pretend you read.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Sarah Korhnak is a Certified Public Accountant who owns two Etsy shops to help keep her clientele up to date on the changing tax laws. Check out this interview to hear Sarah discuss the various expenses you can write off when starting your Etsy business. How the IRS understands your first year of business will be a loss and tips on how to help your accountant best support your tax needs during tax season. Lastly, Sarah discusses how she utilizes Email Marketing and provides tips on where to put your sign-up link within your Etsy shop. Here are Sarah's Websites:Website: SmallBusinessSarah.comSmall Business Sarah Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SmallBusinessSarahVintage digital downloads: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheAmateurNaturalistCheck Out Tif's Ebook: https://www.makingsenseofetsy.comThe Book PileWant to sound smart? Two comics discuss a book every Monday so you can pretend you read.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

In this episode, Kate Gatski talks with Tif about how she uses email marketing and social media to drive traffic to her Etsy shop. Kate Gatski is one of the authors of the book “Starting An Etsy Business for Dummies.” Listen to this episode to learn the benefits of having a high-priced product on Etsy. Check out Kate's Etsy shop at shopgatski.etsy.com. 

Lara Roxanna Popa joins Tif to discuss everything Etsy, including how Lara and her mother started their Etsy shop, what it's like to be a Woman Business Owner in Romania, and the tips Lara provides on how to take your Etsy shop to the next level.Check out Lara's Etsy Shop and Udemy Course.Access Tif's Free Ebook HereThe Book PileWant to sound smart? Two comics discuss a book every Monday so you can pretend you read.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

The fourth quarter for any business is notoriously known for being the busiest quarter of the year. In this episode, Tif discusses her experience with a delay in production, her interaction with her print-on-demand provider. Finally, if it's true, the fourth quarter is the most selling quarter after all. 

Listen to Tif answer a listener's question, providing three tips of the best advice for running an Etsy shop. You want to listen to what Tif has to say as she talks about long-tail keywords and Etsy listings. Access Tif's ebook -> here Submit your questions to Tif at QNA@makingsenseofetsy.com

Tif discusses the perks and benefits of using Etsy Plus. Check out Tif's three favorite features of Etsy Plus and how these features help her with her Etsy shop. Learn about Etsy Plus and find out if it can help you take your Etsy shop to the next level.Access Tif's ebook -> here 

In this episode, Tif discusses three different stories. These stories have two themes in common, Print on Demand and Offline Marketing. Check out how Tif successfully made a sale using offline marketing and Print-On-Demand provider Prinitify. Lastly, Tif discusses what it's like to live in Brooklyn surrounded by offline marketing ads via banners and T-shirts. Check out Tif's Free EBook --> https://www.makingsenseofetsy.com

Tif discusses how you can take your Etsy shop to the next level by implementing Scalable Vector Graphics in your Etsy shop. In this episode, listen to Tif discuss following Heather Roberts's steps from Season 1, Episode 17. Learn to Tif provide tips she used, which you can use too to take your shop to the next level. Access Tif's ebook -> here 

Tif discusses how she opened a new Etsy store based on a specific Niche and how Etsy shut down her new shop in this episode. Tif provides the steps she used to open her shop and the link she used to contact Etsy.  Finally, Tif provides the steps she took to create an Etsy store specific to a Niche. Get Your Copy Of Tif's e-book "3 Tips On How To Drive Traffic To Your Etsy Shop" --> Here.

Tif discusses how the holiday season may be a way to reflect on your Etsy goals. What are your Etsy goals for the upcoming year? Are you finally going to open up your Etsy shop? Is your Etsy shop open, but do you want to expand? Check out this episode to get inspired by Tif! Access the e-book "3 Tips On How To Drive Traffic To Your Etsy Shop."

In this episode, Tif interviews a very special guest named Sharika Releford from the podcast Nonprofit Unplugged. Sharika breaks down how you can obtain grants to scale up your Etsy business. The best part about obtaining grants to grow your business is you don't have to pay grant money back. Check out this episode for a deep dive into grant writing and how to obtain grants with Sharika. Sharika's free workbook can be found here -> www.nonprofitunplugged.com Sharika's Grant Writing Masterclass Workshop can be found here -> www.mastergrantwriting.comThe Book PileWant to sound smart? Two comics discuss a book every Monday so you can pretend you read.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

In this episode, Tif interviews Kimberly Weaver-Bates from Tax Technology Concepts. Kimberly provides great insight on what to do to receive tax write-offs for your business. Kimberly's personality and knowledge regarding what to do before and during tax time are priceless. Here is Kimberly's contact information: KimberlyBates@taxtechnologyconcepts.com 318-213-1329 (Office)318-995-4TAX (Cell)Social Media - Kimberly Weaver Bates/Tax Technology Concepts, LLCThe Book PileWant to sound smart? Two comics discuss a book every Monday so you can pretend you read.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

In this episode, Tif discusses three tips to use to receive more customers to your Etsy shop. She provides a breakdown on how to use long-tail keywords, utilizing Etsy tags, and E-rank. Access Tif's ebook -> here 

In this episode, Tif discusses her Why for owning an Etsy Shop. She provides a story for why she decided to open up an Etsy shop. These stories range from reading Rich Dad Poor Dad, Life and Corporate experiences. Lastly, Tif debuts her ebook titled 3 Tips On How To Drive Traffic To Your Etsy Shop. Get your copy of the ebook -> here .

This episode focuses on using Vintage Marketing to drive traffic to your Etsy shop when Social Media is down. Tif discusses the Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram outage. A recent experience, along with four Vintage Marketing tips to drive traffic to your Etsy shop. This episode you don't want to miss! 

Learn the best-kept secrets about Etsy for this upcoming holiday season. As an Etsy business owner or potential Etsy business owner, you should check out this episode. This episode discusses the importance of the fourth quarter for businesses and the free tool Google Trends. 

In this episode, Tif answers another listener's question about protecting your designs online. Listen to Tif provide three essential tips on protecting your designs and products online utilizing copyrighting, lawyers, and watermarking. Lastly, take a trip with Tif down memory lane to the beginning of the Internet. 

Check out this episode to hear from Heather Roberts, a top seller on Etsy selling SVG's, Clip Art, and all digital media goodies. Listen to Heather drop liquid gold strategies on enhancing your listings by making sure your SEO is on point! The Book PileWant to sound smart? Two comics discuss a book every Monday so you can pretend you read.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

In this episode, Tif interviews Kylie, the shop owner of Silver Tuna Shop. A handmade clay jewelry shop on Etsy focused on selling earrings. Check out this interview to hear how Kylie started her Etsy shop, drives traffic to her Etsy shop using Instagram, and what motivates her to keep going on Etsy.The Book PileWant to sound smart? Two comics discuss a book every Monday so you can pretend you read.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

In this episode, Tif interviews Melissa Miller, who is the Queen of Sublimation Designs. Melissa discusses how she got started on Etsy, how traffic is driven to her shops and provides four tips on getting started on Etsy. Check out this episode to find out everything about Sublimation. 

Tif discusses an app made specifically for Etsy sellers to conduct their Etsy business on the go. During the times of smartphones, iPads, and every mobile device you can think of, Tif provides you with a solution to help you work on your Etsy shop away from your computer. 

In this episode, Tif answers a listener's question: What to do if I follow all these steps but still do not receive traffic to my shop? Check out this episode and listen to Tif provide three tips of unique advice.

Listen to this episode and hear Tif discuss what SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is, why SEO is important, how to utilize SEO for your Etsy shop, what eRank is, and the difference between eRank Free and Basic and Pro plans. 

Tif discusses a few strategies to help Etsy shop owners drive traffic to their Etsy shop in this episode. Listen to Tif as she explains the importance of owning your Etsy shop's domain name, domain providers, and how to promote your shop by using a domain. 

Tif discusses how Etsy shows you the money in this episode. Listen as she breaks down the process Etsy completes to pay you for sales from your Etsy shop. Learn what to expect from Etsy when it's time to receive profit from your shop. 

Check out this episode to hear Tif give an announcement about a significant change to the show. The change will help you receive answers to your burning Etsy questions. Send all inquiries to qna@makingsenseofetsy.com.

In this episode, Tif discusses the benefits of utilizing a Print On Demand service to help you take your Etsy shop to the next level. Tif provides three primary benefits of Print On Demand and provides you with the three Print On Demand services she has used to help her bring her ideas and designs to light. 

At times Etsy will push back on you with a warning or big yellow exclamation mark. No need to worry or fear your host Tif Smith walks you through the steps on how to make your Etsy listing photos shine on Etsy! 

Tif discusses three solid techniques to help you drive traffic to your Etsy shop. Listen for the three simple techniques and understand why the Making Sense of Etsy podcast is your number one source on everything Etsy. 

Tif discusses items you can sell on Etsy and breaks down three specific categories. The three particular categories are items you may not have known you can sell on Etsy. Listen to Tif as she brings her form of humor to help you make sense of Etsy. 

In this episode, learn how to create your first Etsy listing on Etsy. Woohoo! You will receive steps from your host Tif Smith on where to go and what buttons to click while in Etsy to publish your first Etsy listing.

If you do not comply with the Etsy seller house rules, Etsy may shut you down. If this has happened to you, or to avoid your Etsy shop from being closed, listen to Tif as she discusses tips to help you reopen your Etsy shop.

In this episode, your host Tif Smith provides you with three simple steps to get started on Etsy. Listen to Tif as she breaks down what you need to get started with Etsy. 

Meet your host Tif Smith of the Making Sense Of Etsy Podcast. Tif discusses what Making Sense Of Etsy Podcast is about, who this podcast is for, and what to expect from each episode.