Handmade & Beyond Podcast

How To Save Thousands in Your Etsy Business Each Year & Maximize Profits

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Money is tight, and running an Etsy business does require coinage as they said back in the 80s.  With that being said there are things you can do to...

What EVERY Etsy Seller Needs To Know That No One Talks About

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Making money online, specifically on Etsy may seem easy or at least that's how it's often presented.  Just like how it may be presented as easy to o...

Do customers HATE Etsy?

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode of seller news, I want to talk about the newly released American Customer Satisfaction Index.  This report is a barometer for how...

Increase Revenue Quickly By Cross-Listing With List Perfectly

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you looking for an easy way to get a revenue boost with your current Etsy shop?  Great!  I can't imagine you not wanting this… lol. What is ...

5 Super Hot Etsy Vintage Niches

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/blog/podcast150If you have or want to start an Etsy vintage shop, this episode is for you!  I want to give you 5 vi...

The Worst Etsy Customer Service Of All Time!? You Won't Believe This!

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You won't believe what this Etsy seller tells this Etsy buyer in this episode of seller news!  I also talk about recent changes in laws that impact e...

Don't Let A Vacation Hurt Your Etsy Shop - 5 Tips You Need

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What the heck do you do with your Etsy shop when you're going to be away for vacation or for any reason?  This is a common worry for many Etsy seller...

Should you run Etsy ads? 5 Tips You MUST Follow

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The allure of Etsy ads is hard to avoid. Etsy ads are a really great way to lose money and get turned upside down in your business, often before you e...

Etsy Doubles Down On This Policy - Do You Disagree?

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Oh, snap it's another Seller News Episode! This episode is full of recent changes going on with Etsy and other platforms you may use such as eBay. And...

5 Etsy Listing Photo Hacks For More Sales

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Photos are important. Once a buyer finds you in search, which is half the battle, the next test is convincing them to purchase with your photos.   ...

I Answer Top Etsy Questions - Behind The Scenes

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'll take you along for another behind the scenes episode where I work on some Etsy orders and answer some questions I've been getting on the Yo...

Here's How To Set Your Etsy Prices

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You have your niche, your idea, and maybe even your Etsy shop opened… So exciting... But then you go to put up a listing and are like crap what do I...

Is this company gunning for Etsy?

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

TGIF!  It's time for some Etsy Seller News! Today's episode is a whirlwind!   I talk about a company that was just bought out and continues to dump...

How To Find Products In Your Niche That WILL Sell? 3 Steps

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you determine what to sell?  Do you have a strategy to help you find and create products for your niche that will be successful? Today I want...

The 2023 Etsy Trends Are Here! Sales Boost?

06 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This fresh edition of Etsy Seller News will not disappoint! I bring you all the big 2023 Etsy trends that you can capitalize on this year to hopefully...

The Real Truth With A POD Etsy Biz: I Break Down My Numbers

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Passive income, make money while you sleep, it's easy… Well, I want to give it to you straight so you have the right expectations and know if it's r...

FBI Raids Etsy Shop Owner! I Can't Believe What They Were Selling!

30 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of Etsy Seller News is a doozy!   I talk about a crazy story of an Etsy seller being arrested.  You won't believe what they were selli...

This Changed My Etsy Business In A BIG Way!

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I get asked this all the time by other Etsy Sellers.  What do I spend my time on and how much time?  This is such a seemingly mundane thing, but p...

This Is Costing You Sales! Here's 5 Etsy Description Hacks

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the podcast! Today I want to talk about an often overlooked but very important area of Etsy listings… Doing this correctly will get ...

2022 Etsy Recap & More BS

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

First, I'm sorry the audio got a little wonky... more BS lol.   As 2022 comes to a close I wanted to reflect on my crazy year.  Crazy is probably a...

Will Etsy Plus Actually Help Your Shop? Everything YOU NEED TO KNOW

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you use or are you thinking about using Etsy plus?  Do you even know what it is?  Then today's episode is just for you!  I'll break it all down...

Everything You NEED TO KNOW About The Etsy Algorithm

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is all about the Etsy algorithm.   I want to help decode and simplify this mythical beast, give you misconceptions to avoid, help...

How Much Do I Make In My Etsy Business?

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I want to go through my yearly sales numbers with you so you can see how long it took me to get to $100k a year on Etsy.  You'll also get a behind-th...

Check Out This Cool Etsy App Feature & More...

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's time again for a new episode of Etsy Seller News! Here's what's covered: UKCA marketing requirements for the UK starting in 1/23/23.  See the l...

How Deconstructed Egg Salad Can Help You Figure Out What to Sell on Etsy

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever had deconstructed food?  It is food that is presented in a separated way and not all mixed together.  You can better see all the ing...

This Tanked My Etsy Biz 30%!

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I stopped doing this and it really hurt my Etsy business this year.  What's worse is the year is not over yet and the biggest sales month is yet to c...

Answering This One Etsy Question Got Me Triggered

30 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I get a lot of great questions on my YouTube channel where I talk about all things Etsy.  I wanted to answer some of those questions today and encour...

Etsy Seller News Episode 11 - This Is Forbidden!

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's an all-new Etsy Seller news episode with all the latest and greatest updates you need to know about! In this episode I talk about how customers c...

#1 Truth To More Etsy Sales - This Is The Silver Bullet!

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today I want to talk about The #1 truth to sell more on Etsy which is…. If you list more, you'll sell more!  That's it.. the end lol j/k.  Today...

Top Etsy Sellers Do These 5 Things...

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many people start an Etsy business to sell their amazing creations.  A lot of sellers have the goal of going full-time with their Etsy business or a...

Hurricane Ian Craziness & Etsy Updates

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I'm back and safe from hurricane Ian!  But I do have a few stories of craziness caused by the hurricane.  It has been quite the adventure... Many of...

How I Messed Up My Etsy Biz

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Yay!!! It's a mess up episode! With selling on Etsy or anywhere, you'll make A LOT of mistakes.  This shouldn't hinder you or get you down when it ...

How To Capitalize On Etsy Trends To Get MORE Sales!

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Capitalizing on Etsy trends can easily boost your revenue throughout the year.  What's more, it's not very hard for any niche to do if you know how. ...

Etsy Seller News: New Ads Coming, Handbook Redesign, New Tool & More!

16 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I'm back with some more Etsy news for ya!  Here's what's covered in this week's episode: Etsy CEO Josh Silverman announced new fall tv ad campaigns e...

Banned On Etsy - Stay Away From These!

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Like any e-commerce platform, Etsy restricts what you can and cannot sell.  It's important to know what these restrictions are so you don't get your ...

Etsy Rolls Out 24/7 Chat, Video Reviews & More + A New Freaky Friday!

09 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's an all-new Etsy seller news packed full of all the updates you need to know!  Here's what's covered in this episode: -Are bad reviews being disp...

My First $100,000 on Etsy with NO Social Media - Here's How

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This subject may be controversial, especially in the social media age. But I also know that many new Etsy sellers put a lot of their time and energy i...

Can You Make Etsy Your Full-Time Job?

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is the burning question that many Etsy sellers want to know.   The truth may surprise you.  You CAN make Etsy your full-time job, but few sel...

More Bad USPS News, Updates Feed, $2.85 Million In Sales & More!

19 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to an all-new episode of Etsy Seller News! Here's what's covered in this episode:    USPS holiday price increases Oct 5th through the wee...

Doing This Could Harm Your Etsy Shop!

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I bet that title got your attention!  Of course, you want to make sure you're not doing anything that could hurt your shop performance.  It's hard e...

Etsy Seller News: App Notes, Purchase Protection, Holiday Cal & More

05 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's a new seller news episode to keep you up to date on the most important news for Etsy sellers! In this episode, I talk about the Etsy seller app n...

Should You Sell Internationally?

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Shipping internationally can lead to bigger sales but it can also open a can of worms for your business.  Is it worth it? This is what I dive into in...

Etsy Seller News: USPS Delays, Etsy Messenger Changes, Awards & More!

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Here's what's in this week's episode of Etsy Seller News: -USPS delays due to flooding -USPS removes offered service -Etsy messenger changes See more ...

What's the BEST Etsy Tool? Alura VS. erank

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is an epic battle to see which Etsy tool is the BEST. There are a lot of tools out there to help you with your Etsy shop, but in my op...

Etsy Seller News: New Etsy App, USPS Rate Sage, Missing Body & More!

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I'm back with a fresh episode of Etsy Seller News! In today's episode I go over the new Etsy Seller App and the main features, talk about some confusi...

5 Ways To Start Preparing Your Etsy Shop For The Holidays

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's a special Christmas in July episode! I know probably the last thing many of you want to think about right now is the holidays.  It seems so far ...

Etsy Seller News: Etsy Scam, Promotional Listing Removal, Pinterest Updates & More!

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I'm back with a new, July 14th edition of Etsy seller news! Here's what's covered in today's episode: Etsy removes 100 promotional listings New Pinte...

5 Must-Try Etsy Ad Tweaks

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Need more help with Etsy Ads? Snag this FREE Etsy ads cheatsheet: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyads Etsy ads are always a hot topic. Some say ...

Etsy Seller News: USPS Shipping Rate Increase, Etsy One Click Buy, Returns & More!

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Etsy seller news is back! Today's episode is all about the USPS shipping rate increase starting July 10th, Etsy's new one-click buy options, returns a...

5 Easy Ways To Make More Money On Etsy

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Money, money, money....  I can hear the old song by the O'Jays playing in my head...lol.   Starting an Etsy business can be very exciting and fulfi...

NEW Etsy Seller News! Mileage increase, Etsy changes, trademarks, trends & more!

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I'm back with an all new Friday episode for you! Etsy Seller News will bring you everything you need to know with recent updates, changes, and relevan...

Bad Etsy Advice To Avoid: Don't Make These Mistakes!

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone has advice, especially when it comes to Etsy.  But that doesn't mean it's "good" advice.   If you're following the wrong advice, that can ...

No Etsy Sales? Try This Strategy

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I know you want to hear the cha-chings, but what happens when it's crickets instead? This will inevitably happen, even for shops that traditionally pe...

3 BIG Etsy Changes Including Seller Purchase Protection!

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

More Etsy changes are here! ALL online platforms are constantly changing and will always be changing.  It's important to keep this in mind when selli...

Can POD Shops Make Money On Etsy? Pros & Cons

11 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I get asked a bunch if POD shops can actually make money on Etsy... My answer is yes and no.  Just like any business, there is no guarantee.  Some s...

Etsy Pattern VS. Shopify

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I get a lot of questions about sellers wanting to start their own domain outside of Etsy.  Now, with so many options this is fairly easy to do, but h...

Etsy SEO Update! Listing Descriptions Now Included In Search Ranking

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Etsy search has changed to include listing descriptions.  This is an important SEO change.   Here's what's covered in this podcast: Do's and Don'ts...

5 Tips To Help You Manage Your Etsy Biz

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So I am moving…. Into an RV!  And no I haven't gone crazy, at least I don't think so lol.   Today I want to talk about how I am going to manage m...

Are You Taking Advantage Of Etsy's Visual Marketing Features?

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever looked at your shop from a buyer's perspective and tried to understand their journey & why they buy?  A lot of sellers decide to buy o...

5 Etsy Real Estate Areas To Focus On So You Can Get More Customers

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have unused Etsy real estate? Real estate market is hot!  It's the craziest it will probably ever be in our lifetime.   When it comes to se...

How To Get Out Of A Creativity Rut

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Creativity is clearly very important as a handmade seller.  It's pretty much the DNA that holds everything together.  But it's common to find yourse...

25 Etsy Tips To Grow Your Business In 2022

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I know you want to grow your Etsy business sooner than later.  Making more money in your business just makes things easier.  I get it.  I'm always ...

How To Identify What Problems Your Etsy Products Solve So You Can Market Better

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Believe it or not all products sold solve some type of problem although it may not be quite clear what the problem is.  Granted some problems are ver...

3 Ways To Get Customers To Leave MORE Reviews

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Reviews are super important to an Etsy shop's success.  They help build trust with future customers but also help with SEO.  The Etsy algorithm send...

How Important Are Etsy Shop Sections? 5 Tips

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many sellers ignore their shop sections! Sure they're not as important as your actual listings, but shop sections still add value for your customers. ...

Etsy Has Increased Their Fees... 5 Ways To Overcome The Increase

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is about the not so popular elephant in the room, Etsy's fee increase...  I get it, higher fees take money out of small business owne...

Do Etsy Ads Work?

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Isn't this the question of all questions?  Most Etsy sellers at one time or another have wondered if ads were a good way to add revenue to their busi...

How I made $1,000s more in sales on Etsy

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone is searching for the elusive golden goose in today's age of limitless opportunity. We chase shiny objects, we chase influencers, we chase squ...

#1 Reason Etsy Shops Get Suspended

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Many new and even veteran Etsy sellers talk about the dreaded Etsy shop suspension.. duh duh duh... I know it's scary.  But if you know the #1 reason...

13 Simple Steps To Reach $100K In Your Handmade Business

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I know you probably have income goals in your business.  Maybe you want to make a few extra hundred dollars each month.  Maybe you dream BIG and wan...

5 Sales Channels You Can Try For More Sales

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Maybe you're not getting the traction you want on Etsy or maybe you just want to boost your revenue.  Either way, you may have thought about dabblin...

Just Say No To The Extra Junk In Your Etsy Biz!

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Usually in your business saying yes and taking tons of action will get you to the next level.  However, this episode is all about saying no to the ex...

Find Your Ideal Customer Avatar

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What the heck is a customer avatar and why is it important? You're in luck.  I talk about this and more in this episode.  Knowing your ideal custome...

3 Steps To Crush Your Goals This Year (New Podcast)

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to episode 100!  Wow, it's hard to believe.  Thanks for all the support, kind words, and encouragement along the way.  I appreciate my l...

Lost Package... What Would LL Do?

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The dreaded lost package... If you're in the e-commerce game long enough this will inevitably happen to you.  The post office will lose a package.  ...

If I Was Starting A New Etsy Business What Would I Do?

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's safe to say I've been in the Etsy "game" for quite a while now.  8 years to be exact... In that time I've learned a bunch.  Mostly from many mi...

3 Tips To Create Winning Etsy Listings

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you've started an Etsy business of course your main focus is making sales.  This is the best way to gauge success.  Sales equal winning.   Howev...

3 Kinda Secret Etsy Features You Should Know About

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Apps today have so many features.  With all the bells and whistles it can be easy to miss some.  Etsy is no different.  There are tons of features ...

Must-Have Supplies & Equipment Necessary To Run An Etsy Business

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

New sellers often consider what they're going to sell, their shop name, their branding, etc.  But it's common for them to miss other supplies, equipm...

10 Important Key Terms To Know When Running An Etsy Or E-commerce Business

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, I go over some of the most important key terms related to your business and their meaning.   I'll be talking about: 1 - Visits 2 ...

Quick Question Friday: Should You Use Etsy Ads?

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are Etsy ads a magic lever to automatically increase your revenue? I'd say no.  When deciding to run Etsy ads you should make sure to have your sho...

My Top 3 Favorite Features of Alura

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's no secret that I love Alura.  They have a truckload of really cool features to help you with your Etsy business.  They have SEO tools, shop ana...

Quick Question Friday: Should You Put Text On Your Etsy Product Photos?

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Friday! I wanted to do an episode on adding text to your product photos because I've been getting this question a lot.  It seems there's a lot ...

5 Ways To Level Up Your Customer First Time Buying Experience

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Most of your customers will be first-time buyers from your shop and may even be first-time Etsy buyers as well.  With all those new buyers, it's vita...

A Customer Wants A Custom Order But You Don't Offer Custom Orders

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for a brand new segment, "What Would LL Do (WWLLD)."  This is where I talk about popular topics relating to your handmade/Etsy business and...

Etsy Product Photo Tips With Imelda From Sunset Shutterbug

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let's face it, product photos are tough.  If you sell online I'm sure you know what I mean.  You may have the perfect product, but if your photos ar...

5 Sneaky Good Etsy Tips

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What's up, everyone!?   I wanted to do a new podcast on some of the coolest Etsy tips to save you time and help performance.   In today's episode,...

Quick Question Friday: Should You Leave Holiday/Seasonal Products Up Year-Round?

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The holidays are coming up on us really soon... It's hard to believe.  With that being said, I wanted to talk about a question I always get around th...

How To Get Ready For A Successful Black Friday

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Black Friday is right around the corner!     This year I want to make sure you're the most prepared to take advantage of this HUGE buying event! ...

Quick Question Friday: My Business or Etsy Name is Taken! Now What?

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You're all set to open your Etsy shop and your name is taken!  What a bummer.  This happens to many sellers, especially now with the millions of sho...

How To Avoid Getting Your Etsy Shop Suspended

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is something that new and current Etsy sellers get scared about.   First, understand that ANY e-commerce platform can get shut down if you don'...

5 Biggest Etsy Time Wasters

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Time is a valuable resource we can never get back.  In business, if you're wasting time or spending it on the wrong tasks, it can keep you from growi...

Quick Question Friday: Someone Wants A Refund... Now What?

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Refunds aren't fun, but as a business owner, we have to deal with them.  If you haven't had to deal with a requested refund yet, you can be sure it w...

What To Do With Your Business Revenue & Profits

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I've got a fresh, new podcast for ya! This is a topic that I don't hear talked about much so I wanted to give you some feedback on what to do with y...

Quick Question Friday: I Got My First Etsy Sale! Oh Crap Now What?!

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ahh the exhilarating feeling of getting your first sale!!  It's very exciting but then you realize you don't exactly know what to do next lol.   Yo...

Do You Need A Marketing Plan For Your Handmade Business?

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The simple answer is probably yes.  But it's not as complicated as you may think.  A marketing plan is more about figuring out what you're going to ...

What Are The First Steps To Starting An Etsy Business?

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's Friday and that means I have another quick question for ya! I often get this question.  Usually, when thinking about or getting ready to start ...

Etsy Success & Mindset Tips With Jess Van Den Of Create & Thrive

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I'm super excited to bring this new podcast to you!  I recently had a really good conversation with Jess Van Den who is a fellow Etsy seller and hand...

Quick Question Friday: Etsy Free Shipping VS Paid Shipping

10 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for another quick question Friday episode to help you with your Etsy biz!  Today's question is whether is all about free shipping vs paid s...

Do You Need To Outsource Some Help In Your Business?

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This is something I'm battling with a lot now in my business since I have grown so much.  I am very type A and controlling when it comes to every as...