Crickets to Cha-Chings

210. Steal This Etsy POD Strategy from a $725K Seller

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summary 👉 Join The Gift Lab for the lowest price ever: https://goldcityventures.com/gift-lab-podcast Want to turn your Etsy shop into a thriving gi...

209. Why Your Etsy Listings Aren't Selling (And How to Fix Them)

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summary Struggling to stand out on Etsy? Discover how Nancy Badillo, a digital marketing expert with over 15 years of experience, turned her setbacks...

208. The $100K Trend Strategy on Etsy (Steal This!)

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summary Discover how Passive Income Angel hit a $10K month on Etsy by mastering trends, timing, and creative strategy. In this episode, Cody Berman di...

207. 5 Hidden Canva Tools for Creating Digital Products

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summary Want to create digital products faster and sell smarter on Etsy? In this episode of Crickets to Cha-Chings, Cody Berman sits down with Canva e...

206. Ghosts, Chickens & Stamps?! Surprising Etsy Trends 2025

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Julie Berninger chats with Bailey Vann, who went from handmade crafts to thriving in sublimation and digital products. Bailey reveals...

205. 5 Etsy Evergreen Printable Ideas That Will Sell All Year in 2025

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summary Host Julie Berninger interviews Chelsea Shelton, a successful Etsy seller and coach, about the concept of evergreen printables. Sign up for th...

204. Sell These Now Says Dori of Your Etsy Bestie (Digital + POD)

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Julie sits down with Dori, an Etsy business veteran who's been selling since 2007, to uncover the strategies behind long-term success. Dori reveals ho...

203. 5 Etsy Trends to Jump On in 2025: Unlocking Hidden Gems with Profit Tree

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summary In this episode of the Crickets to Cha-ching's podcast, Julie Berninger and Hannah Gardner of ProfitTree discuss five emerging trends in the E...

202. From $50 to Full-Time: Jay's Print-on-Demand Pivot to Creative Freedom

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summary In this episode, Julie Berninger interviews Jay De Souza, who shares his journey from a stressful corporate job to becoming a successful print...

201. These 5 Print-on-Demand Products Make Sales Every Day (Even in Off-Season)

03 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summary Emily's Free POD webinar: https://goldcityventures.com/gifting-gold-podcast In this episode, Julie Berninger and Emily discuss the latest tren...

200. 5 Expert Design Tips to Outsell AI Shirts on Etsy & Amazon w/ Kittl, Mystic POD & More

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summary In this episode, Julie Berninger interviews Juna from Detour Shirts about the world of print on demand, specifically focusing on selling appar...

199. Your First $1K Month on Etsy (+ Our New 'Hidden Gems' Segment)

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Summary In this episode of the Crickets to Cha-chings podcast, hosts Julie Berninger and Cody Berman discuss Cody's recent success with a new Etsy sho...

197. $70,000 in Mockup Sales with Cassiy Johnson

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Free Trail of Simply Listed mockup software: https://go.goldcityventures.com/simply-listed In this episode, Julie interviews Cassiy Johnson, an establ...

196. Blowing Money on Etsy Ads? Here's How to Profit with Hannah Gardner of Profit Tree

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Julie Berninger and Hannah Gardner discuss using Profit Tree to run better Etsy Ad campaigns. Link for the 1 Month Free Trial of ProfitTree: https://p...

195. REAL QUICK: Our Black Friday Sales

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Gift Lab print-on-demand course ^ 50% off through Monday night at Midnight making it $147 Beyond ^ $397 package deal for annual membership plus Th...

194. Steal This Genius Local Business Collab Idea for Etsy from Deanna Seymour

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Julie Berninger interviews Deanna Seymour, a creative Etsy seller and founder of The Playhouse. They discuss Deanna's journey from creating custom stu...

193. Will Emily Hit $500k in 2 Years on Etsy? Her Holiday POD Tips

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Julie Berninger welcomes back Emily, a successful Etsy seller who has generated nearly $450,000 in revenue in her first two years. They discuss the ...

192. Earn More $ on Black Friday With These Uncommon Etsy Tips

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Julie Berninger and Sasha Hutchison discuss effective strategies for Etsy sellers to prepare for Black Friday and the holiday seaso...

191. When Etsy Sales Double in Q4.. Use Everbee This Way with Founder Cody McGuffie

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Julie Berninger interviews Cody McGuffie founder and CEO of Everbee, an e-commerce platform that assists Etsy sellers in product rese...

190. These Cat Products Are Making $15,000 per Month on Etsy!

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Etsy's Cat Craze: A Purrfect Opportunity for Sellers The cat niche on Etsy is booming! In this video, we dive into the surprising popularity of cat-re...

189. The Riches Are in the Niches: Medical Subspecialties

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode delves into the potential of medical subspecialties as lucrative niches on Etsy for digital products. While popular niches like nurses an...

188. Surprising Dog Products that are a Goldmine on Etsy

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode dives deep into the lucrative potential of dog-related products on Etsy, highlighting highly searched but often overlooked niches. From p...

187. Is eRank Accurate? Where is the Data From?

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Julie interviews eRank Founder, Anthony Wolf, to find out if eRank accurate and where is the data from? See below for an eRank free trial link. They d...

186. Smart Teacher Product Ideas for More Etsy Sales

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Teachers can sell products on Etsy like t-shirts, printables, and classroom decor. This episode explores what is bestselling in the teacher niche. Key...

185. Nurse Niche Bestselling Etsy Digital Product Ideas

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Nurse Niche Etsy Opportunities Lucrative Niche: The nurse niche is highly profitable on Etsy, with some shops having hundreds of thousands of sales. P...

184. Market to Coffee Lovers With These 10 Ideas

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Julie covers ideas for Etsy sellers in the coffee lover gifts niche. She discusses various trends and opportunities within this niche, such as combini...

183. Unique Gift Basket Ideas That Can Increase Your Sales on Etsy

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Julie Berninger discusses unique gift basket ideas for Etsy sellers. She explains Etsy's new creativity standards for gift baskets and provides exampl...

182. How Emily Earned 6-Figures from her POD & Digital Shops since January 2023

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Emily, a successful 6-figure Etsy seller, shares her journey of starting and growing her print on demand and digital product shops. She emphasizes the...

181. Coaching Call at 300 Sales - Bundles, Flagship Products, and Blogging

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Julie interviews Meagan, an Etsy seller in the faith and family LDS niche who wants to expand her business beyond Etsy. Megan share...

180. Coaching Call: A Membership for Catholic Moms

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mary, an Etsy seller in the Catholic niche, discusses her journey of selling machine embroidery products and transitioning to selling printables. She ...

179. How to Find Your Target Buyer on Etsy: Coaching Call

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa, a seller in the Gold City Ventures community, shares her journey of starting an Etsy shop to help with daycare costs and her transition to digit...

178. Halloween Etsy Product Ideas with LOW Competition

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Halloween is approaching and it's a great time to discuss how to appeal to Halloween shoppers. Julie Berninger shares ideas for Halloween products wit...

177. Coaching Call: A New Planner Business for Busy Moms

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Julie talks with Etsy digital products seller, Stephanie, about her plans to create a larger digital products business for busy moms. Her niche is wo...

176. The Power of UGC Photography in Marketing with Lauren Hooper

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Crickets to Cha-Chings, Julie Berninger interviews Lauren Hooper, an artist and entrepreneur, about her expertise in user-generated...

175. Gnomes for Every Occasion! Top Trends with Craft with Sarah

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Edwards, a Cricut crafting expert, discusses the crafting community and the popularity of digital files and finished crafts.  We cover: Cr...

174. The Get Legit Toolkit and Bookkeeping 101 with Janet of Paper and Spark

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Julie Berninger and Janet LeBlanc of Paper and Spark discuss the steps to take when starting an Etsy shop from a CPA's perspective. They cover topic...

173. Your Trademark and Copyright Questions Answered by an IP Lawyer

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Laura Winston, Principal and Chair of the Intellectual Property Practice Group at Offit Kurman, answers your questions on common trademark and copyrig...

172. Etsy Marketplace Insights 2024 Spring and Summer Trends Report

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Etsy put out a spring/summer trend report​​ and Julie reviews it in this episode of the Crickets to Cha-Chings podcast. Here are some snippets of ...

171. Start a Niche Subscription Business for Printables: Live Coaching Call

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this live episode of the Crickets to Cha-Chings podcast, Julie Berninger and Sasha Hutchison discuss strategies for growing an Etsy business off of...

170. 4 Business Ideas: 60min Live Q&A with Julie

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you missed our Live Q&A, here is the replay on YouTube. Julie broke down 4 business ideas and how they would work off Etsy 1) subscription book box...

169. When Your Competitor is a Bigger Brand .. Do This!

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Julie and Sasha of Gold City Ventures and Kennedy of Our Friendly World discuss growing a business off of Etsy. They talk about com...

168. How a Niche Printable Shop Grows Beyond Etsy

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Julie Berninger and Sasha Hutchison of Gold City Ventures interview Jenny, an Etsy seller who sells printables. They discuss Jenny's ...

167. Grow Your Personal Brand off Etsy with Amber (metaphysical jewelry seller)

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Amber sells metaphysical and celestial-inspired jewelry on Etsy. She wants to grow her business so she can leave her full-time job. This episode is a ...

166. How to Increase Sales in a Crochet Kit Etsy Shop

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Julie Berninger of Gold City Ventures chats with Kennedy of Our Friendly World Etsy shop. Kennedy sells crochet kits, crochet patterns, and finished c...

165. New Etsy Gift Mode, Email Marketing, and Tik Tok Shop

28 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Etsy Gift Mode presents a huge opportunity for Etsy sellers. Julie Berninger of Gold City Ventures explains this new shopping experience and how to ch...

164. SEO Tips for Etsy Success in 2024

07 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is the Etsy SEO help you need in 2024! Julie Berninger of Gold City Ventures reviewed articles in the Etsy seller handbook and YouTube videos fro...

163. Black Friday Deals for Etsy Sellers 2023

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gold City Ventures puts together an annual Black Friday deals roundup for Etsy sellers. Find it here: https://goldcityventures.com/etsy-seller-resourc...

162. Holiday Ideas for Etsy Sellers 2023 (titles, tags, keywords)

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What titles, tags, and keywords should you add to your Etsy listings this year for the holidays?  Can you package your existing listings in a differe...

161. What's The Deal with Mockups?

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Julie and her business partner Cody from Gold City Ventures discuss what's been going on with some POD sellers and the future of mockups. They also co...

160. Trending Etsy Topics and Farewell to Lauren

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Julie and Cody of Gold City Ventures are continuing on with the podcast. I am happy since I know so many of you were disappointed that all of the old ...

159. My Biggest Announcement Yet

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My plan was to shut down the business and move on. But after I sent the last goodbye email, my friend Julie from Gold City Ventures reached out to me....

158. Starting Over: 3 Game-Changing Things I wish I had done 11 years Ago

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's great to be back and talk about all things Etsy and e-commerce with you (and thanks for so many DMs about last week's episode!) This week is all ...

157. What's up with Etsy lately?

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is jam-packed with valuable insights to help you grow and succeed in your Etsy shop (and, more importantly, in your e-commerce business a...

156. Unleash the Power of Brand Values in Your E-commerce Biz

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's world, buyers are more conscious about the impact their purchasing decisions can have on the businesses they support. They want to align th...

155. Time-Saving Tools and Apps for Your E-Commerce Business (Part 2)

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you tired of spending countless hours managing your handmade business and you're looking for some tools and tricks to streamline and improve your ...

154. Time-Saving Tools and Apps for Your E-Commerce Business (Part 1)

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you tired of spending countless hours managing your handmade business and you're looking for some tools and tricks to streamline and improve your ...

153. The Pros and Cons of Etsy's Affiliate Program

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you heard about Etsy's new affiliate program, which allows content creators and sellers to earn a commission for promoting Etsy products on their...

152. Mixing Creativity & Business Smarts for an Unstoppable Success Story (Myth #5)

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the world of handmade eCommerce businesses, there's often a misconception that creativity alone is enough to guarantee success. In reality, finding...

151. Can You Really Sell Anything Online? And the Key Factors that Determine a Product's Success or Failure (Myth #4)

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's myth busting episode, we're tackling the common misconception that you can simply sell anything online without considering market deman...

150. Don't be fooled by the Passive Income Myth (Myth #3)

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been blasted with Facebook ads over the past several years selling you on the idea of starting an online shop and creating a digital asset th...

149. Why Selling Online Ends Up Being a Lot More Expensive Than You Anticipated (Myth #2)

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While starting an online business is significantly cheaper than starting a brick and mortar business, it's not free. At the very least you have materi...

148. The Actual Timeline to E-Commerce "Success" (Myth #1)

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When you started thinking about building a business online, what was your expectation for success for that business? A month? 6 months? A year? Well I...

147. Having competition versus competing with others

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever feel like selling online is a constant rat race to keep up with everyone else in your industry? Or you feel like you don't even want to tr...

146. I'm Back! With Guest Jon Lincoln, Founder of GoImagine

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm baaaaack! After a long hiatus while I dealt with my personal life/house fire, I'm back with a new episode, and I can't wait for you all to hear. ...

145. Building a Repeat Customer Fanbase that Grows your Business

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kerrie Fitzgerald created a multi six figure subscription box by leveraging the power of a raving fan base and repeat customers -- and she think it's ...

144. SVB and Etsy -- what the heck?

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today on this quickie episode, I'm digging into my thoughts about SVB and Etsy's complete lack of communication and transparency with sellers. In shor...

143. The Ultimate Product Party with Allison Carter and Cat Hildner

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Allison Carter and Catherine Hildner were two strangers who connected at a conference, turned into business besties, and a few years later saw a gap ...

142. Does the Etsy algorithm work for or against you?

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Over the past several years of doing the coaching/teaching/podcasting things, I've become very familiar with FB ads, and I always get really interesti...

141. Taking One Best Selling Listing and Turning it Into a Full-Fledged Business with Stephanie Smedal

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, I am chatting with Stephanie about her journey to building a successful Etsy shop from her original products that she created for ...

140. Conquer These 3 fears For Etsy Business Success

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all have different mental roadblocks that hold us back from taking the next step, whether that step is to start your Etsy shop or to grow your e-co...

139. 10 Goals I'm Setting for My Business in 2023

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In moving into 2023, I had some big goals and things that I was super excited to talk about with y'all, primarily focused around my product based busi...

138. Hits and Misses of 2022 Year in Review

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

2022 has been a doozy for me, and in this episode I'm recapping the major hits and misses of the year. There are always highs in business and lows in ...

137. Using Etsy as an E-Commerce Sales Funnel

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're going to talk about how you can use the benefits that Etsy provides to grow your overall e-commerce brand, without feeling like you're loy...

136. Black Friday Bonanza Starts Now -- Hear All the Details

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Looking through my Black Friday Bonanza page and not sure which one to choose? Listen in to hear me talk all about the different offerings, including ...

135. Six figures with a PHYSICAL Product business (digital isn't the only way to go!)

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You hear so much these days about digital products, that it almost feels like you're like an old-school seller if you sell physical products rather th...

134. Consider THIS Before Reinvesting Your Profits

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you stuck on the hamster wheel of feeling like all the profit that you're making in your business is getting reinvested, and you aren't actually t...

133. Analyze These Three Things when Etsy sales are Slow

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I'm not going to lie, it's been a tough year in online business. Many people are experiencing slower sales across all platforms than they have in prev...

3 Strategic Shifts You MUST Make to be Successful on Etsy

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Did you miss Lauren's webinar last week "3 Strategic Shifts You Must Make to be Successful on Etsy"? You're in the right place! This week's podcast is...

The Traffic Accelerator is Open for Enrollment (and how it differs from other Etsy programs out there)

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The day has officially arrived, the doors to Lauren's newest Masterclass "3 Strategic Shifts You MUST Make to Be Successful on Etsy in 2022" and her n...

7 Days to Consistent Etsy Sales

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's solo episode, Lauren continues her series on SEO and the change that it can have in your shop's success when executed strategically. Sh...

What Makes Up "Etsy SEO" and Why Mastering it Makes or Breaks your Success on Etsy

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You've heard of Etsy SEO (or maybe you haven't) but do you really know what goes into it, why it is so important for your shop, and where to focus you...

3 Ways Focusing on Etsy SEO Will Transform Your E-Commerce Business

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's solo episode, Lauren talks about 3 ways that SEO can and will change the trajectory of your Etsy store or any e-commerce business. Lear...

3 Things Your Etsy Shop Must Have to be Profitable and Successful

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo episode, Lauren discusses tangible steps and strategies that you can implement into your Etsy shop to help jumpstart its success. She als...

Setting Healthy Boundaries With Your Etsy Customers

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's solo episode Lauren discusses the importance of setting boundaries in your business. Some of these tips might seem counterintuitive to ...

Slow Sales on Etsy lately? Make Sure You're Not Falling Into This Trap

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been experiencing slower than normal sales? Have you seen other sellers saying the same? Worried this is the beginning of the end for your bu...

How Product-Based Businesses Have Shifted Over the Last 2 Years

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's guest episode of Crickets to Cha-Chings, Lauren chats with Katie Hunt of Proof to Product. Katie talks about how a self-designed weddin...

Busting Through an Income Plateau by Diversifying Your E-Commerce Offerings

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's guest interview, Lauren interviews Elizabeth Chapel from Quilt Candy! Together they discuss their shared entrepreneurial spirit and the...

When is the Right Time for a Shopify Site? (My Answer Might Surprise You)

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's guest episode, Lauren interviews Erin Alexander of Product Powerhouse. Lauren and Erin when is the right time for a Shopify site. They ...

Is Wholesale Your Next Step? Here's How to Get Started.

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's guest episode, Lauren interviews Emily Kerr-Finell, co-founder of Wholesale in a Box. Lauren and Emily discuss how to determine if taki...

Meshing a Passionate Career with a Profitable Side Hustle

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's guest episode, Lauren interviews Lisa Joworski of AWE Struck Aspirations. Learn about Lisa's passionate career in therapeutic recreatio...

How to Use Social Media to Sell Your Products

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's guest episode, Lauren interviews Ang Swann-Doyon from The Social Focus. Ang talks about creating social media that meets your target de...

Developing Expertise in a Niche to Move from Physical Products to Digital Downloads

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brooke McMichael got started in the world of monogramming and applique several years ago, but when the pandemic hit the need to have a business with l...

Free Training, Shop Audits, and More!

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you haven't yet, head to laurenkeplinger.com/bootcamp to register for the Build Your Brand Bootcamp.  Happening April 25-April 28, we're doing a ...

This Simple Strategy will Double your Etsy Conversion Rate

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's solo episode, Lauren discusses a change you can make in your Etsy store to increase your conversion rate. Are you seeing a lot of traff...

Are your Etsy goals actually realistic?

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk through what that looks like -- do you really want a full time income? what if you just want a supplemental income? can you hit that income...

Are You Paralyzed By the Fear of Taking the Next Step? Here's Why.

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's solo episode Lauren talks about the ever-emerging issue of failure to take the next step, and why it occurs. Whether you are in the res...

Let's Talk Staging, Lighting, Watermarks, and All Things Product Photos for Etsy

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's guest episode, Lauren talks to Amy Eaton. Amy is a professional photographer turned photography coach. Hear some of Amy's tips and tric...

What to do When You're Struggling With Business Burnout

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's solo episode, Lauren shares tips about things you can do if you feel like you're struggling with business burnout. She shares her own p...

Finding the Sweet Spot Between What You Like to Make and What Sells

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's guest episode, learn how Emily took a personal interest and passion and turned it into a profitable business! Emily put her seamstress ...

How Angela Embraced Her Individuality to Find Success in a Hyper Niche Market

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's guest episode, Lauren interviews Scale Your Sales student, Angela Shehan. Angela's Etsy shop, Punaballoo specializes in punny print on ...