Best Gold City Ventures Podcasts (2024)

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170. 4 Business Ideas: 60min Live Q&A with Julie 1:00:09

1d ago1:00:09

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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, 2) beauty professional templates 3) seasonal printables for kids monthly subscription and 4) a blog for dog lovers. She also screenshared what Beyond looks like and the prizes you get with purchase.…

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Ep 126 | She did over $900,000 on Etsy with the help of Etsy Ads—with Hannah Gardner 1:00:55

1d ago1:00:55

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Etsy Ads are a tool available to us that—when used correctly—can create jaw dropping results. Join me today as I interview Hannah Gardner as she shares about her obsession with following the numbers and her incredible results from running Etsy Ads to grow her profits. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com…

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Vinyl Ventures #66 - Covers! 1:38:25

3d ago1:38:25

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Don't cover your ears, this week is about Covers! Listen to John and Jay talk about what they think are the best covers and why. Listen to our podcast on other platforms - Subscribe and Watch Podcasts and other video content on our Youtube Channel - / @vinylventures5943 YouTube Music - • Vinyl Ventures Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us…

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Ep 125 | The Role of Mindset in Becoming a Multiple 6 Figure Etsy Seller– with @JennyfromtheShopp 1:05:03

8d ago1:05:03

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@JennyfromtheShopp is back with all of her Print on Demand goodness—but today—we’re talking all about her journey of developing the mindset of a six figure seller. Tune in to hear why it matters, where to focus your own personal growth journey, and how to endure the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affili…

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169. When Your Competitor is a Bigger Brand .. Do This! 59:19

11d ago59:19

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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 competitor analysis and the importance of understanding your customers and competitors. They specifically discuss what to do when your competitor is a bigger brand than you and was on Shark Tank! They also…

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Ep 124 | Secrets to Success as a TikTok Shop Affiliate—with The Fast Track Girl 46:35

15d ago46:35

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TikTok shop has become an incredible way to market your own products—AND make great money selling the products of others. Kierra Butcher—the Fast Track Girl—earned over $50k JUST in January 2024—and is sharing her secrets to success with us here on the show. If you’ve been curious about harnessing the power of the TikTok shop affiliate program—this…

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168. How a Niche Printable Shop Grows Beyond Etsy 40:14

18d ago40:14

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In this episode, Julie Berninger and Sasha Hutchison of Gold City Ventures interview Jenny, an Etsy seller who sells printables. They discuss Jenny's journey from selling physical products to focusing on printables, specifically in the golf niche. They explore the potential for Jenny to expand her business beyond Etsy by creating a lifestyle brand …

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Ep 123 | Full Time Success with a Gems Shop on Etsy-- with Kelley Bren Burke 57:07

23d ago57:07

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Curious about creating a full time income on Etsy with handmade products? Tune in to hear Kelley share her story of going from Barnes and Noble manager—to multiple 6 figure earner in gems and jewelry. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: website: https://www.kelleybrenburke.com/ Instag…

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Vinyl Ventures #65 - Gone Too Soon 1:38:40

25d ago1:38:40

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Many of the best and biggest names in music left us too soon. This trip around the turntable, the Vinyl Ventures crew looks back on some of our favorite music from those artists who left us too soon. There are more than just the members of the 27 Club here. The list of Rock Stars and amazing musicians who died too soon is so much longer than we hav…

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167. Grow Your Personal Brand off Etsy with Amber (metaphysical jewelry seller) 37:41

26d ago37:41

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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 casual live coaching call for the Crickets to Cha-Chings podcast with Julie Berninger and Sasha Hutchison of Gold City Ventures. They discuss what they each outsource both in their business and their …

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Ep 122 | Over 500 Sales in Under 5 Months with a Handmade Etsy Shop-- with Kailey 50:14

1M ago50:14

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Today I’m joined by Kailey Mentink—the youngest ever guest on the podcast! She’s sharing the Etsy secrets she’s learned to accomplish over 500 sales in less than 5 months with her handmade products straight from her family farm. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: FIND & SUPPORT KAILE…

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Ep 121 | Create a Passive Income Etsy Shop with Trending Digital Products -- with Gold City Ventures 56:13

1M ago56:13

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This week we’re welcoming back Cody Berman of Gold City Ventures to share about the possibilities in digital products on Etsy. If you’re looking for a more passive income stream, creating digital products for current trends continues to creative incredible results for the Gold City Ventures students--- AND Cody’s personal Etsy shop. **“How to Sell …

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Ep 120 | Ren Faire passion turned lucrative Etsy side hustle—with Michael "Misha" Suggs 56:05

1M ago56:05

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Want to grow an Etsy business with little to no competition? Pick a hyper passionate micro-niche and serve them with high quality products that aren’t easy to find and/or make. Michael “Misha” Suggs has taken this to a whole new level with his Renaissance Faire hobby turned Etsy side-hustle. You’re going to absolutely love his story, charm, and str…

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Vinyl Ventures #64 - The Rolling Stones Albums Ranked! 1:19:33

2M ago1:19:33

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No way are the Vinyl Ventures crew ranking every Rolling Stones album. They don't want to do a 3-hour show, so how about the top ten. The greatest band in the world are still putting out records in 2024, so there is a lot to choose from in their ranking albums. Narrowing the list to the top ten makes it an easier task, but ranking those 10 makes th…

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Ep 119 | How to Sell Your Products Wholesale on Faire—with Alison Barnes 1:02:56

2M ago1:02:56

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Is your Etsy shop product a promising contender for the wholesale market? Today we are taking a look at product wholesaling with the platform Faire. Listen in to hear Alison’s story of becoming an accidental business owner turned wholesale queen. She’s sharing tips for how to get started, product pricing, and so much more! **“How to Sell Your Stuff…

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Ep 118 | Etsy Shop Taxes, Split Testing Listings, and POD Opportunities --with Passive Income Angel 44:10

2M ago44:10

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Listen in as Angel shares her tips for organizing your Etsy business expenses for tax season, how she uses split testing to grow her shop sales, and where she’s looking for POD opportunities in 2024. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: HAPPENING LIVE Thursday, February 29, 2024 from 6…

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166. How to Increase Sales in a Crochet Kit Etsy Shop 1:18:27

2M ago1:18:27

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Julie Berninger of Gold City Ventures chats with Kennedy of Our Friendly World Etsy shop. Kennedy sells crochet kits, crochet patterns, and finished crochet products. This episode is in a casual live coaching call style for the Crickets to Cha-Chings podcast. They discuss how to interpret keyword research from tools such as eRank, ideas for monetiz…

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Ep 117 | How to Become an Etsy Print on Demand Mega-Seller – with BeawolfBiz 1:15:13

2M ago1:15:13

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Have you ever wondered how those multi-6-figure Etsy POD shops learned how to become so successful? More often than not, the answer is Brittany Lewis of @Beawolfbiz. After earning over $600k herself on Etsy, she now teaches others how to blow the top off of tshirt and sweatshirt sales. Listen in today to learn how you can become a Print on Demand M…

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Vinyl Ventures #63 - Doubles! - Some Favorite Double Albums 1:40:49

2M ago1:40:49

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Hey vinyl crew, this week we take a look at some favorite double albums Jay and John have collected over the years. It could be Double Trouble or Double the Fun... Double albums became a thing in the late 60s, and since then, many pop artists have released DoubleAlbums. They can be twice as nice or double bummers. Let us know if any of these choice…

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Ep 116 | I started an AI digital product shop in October. Here’s what happened! 44:36

2M ago44:36

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Today I’m spilling the tea on everything that’s happened since I launched my AI digital product Etsy shop back in October. Tune in to hear how many sales I’ve made, my earnings so far, and the lessons I’ve learned. We’ll also chat about Etsy’s new Gift Mode and how you can optimize your shop for it. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affilia…

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Ep 115 | Turn Your Handmade Business into a Multi-Stream Machine – with The Product Boss 53:13

3M ago53:13

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Have you ever heard the phrase— “Don’t put all your eggs in the Etsy basket?” Today the Product Boss herself is joining us for an inspiring conversation about how you can scale your product based business into multiple streams of income. Listen in to learn what you can do to safeguard and grow your Etsy business into a multi-stream machine from the…

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Ep 114 | Sewing Hobby Turned College Etsy Side Hustle 53:03

3M ago53:03

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Miss Maddy learned how to sew as a child and fell in love with the hobby. As a teenager she turned her hobby into an Etsy side-hustle that helped her pay the bills all through college. Today her Cat Costume Shop has charmed almost 6,000 customers and continued to bring her joy, smiles, and a wonderful supplemental income. You’re going to absolutely…

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Vinyl Ventures #62 - Days of the Week 1:21:59

3M ago1:21:59

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Days of the week is the theme for this spin on the the old Victrola. Join the Vinyl Ventures crew for songs in the key of a day of the week. Fun discoveries abound. Some days are more popular for artists and bands to sing about than others. Some days don't get much love, hump day, Wednesday is not the most popular day to sing about. Tune in and dro…

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165. New Etsy Gift Mode, Email Marketing, and Tik Tok Shop 25:08

3M ago25:08

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Etsy Gift Mode presents a huge opportunity for Etsy sellers. Julie Berninger of Gold City Ventures explains this new shopping experience and how to change your shop sections, pictures, and tags to take advantage of it. She also covers the Etsy email marketing policy change and TikTok shop. Topics covered in this episode: 1 - Etsy Gift Mode 2 - Etsy…

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Ep 113 | Niching Down Strikes Again--Over 750 sales in 2 Years-- with Linda Sortino 54:10

3M ago54:10

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Does SEO matter? Yes. Do great pictures matter? Yes. But even MORE than all the typical Etsy advice--- finding DEMAND and niching down to serve that demand will help new (and old) sellers win every time! This week I’m interviewing Linda Sortino who has made over 700 sales selling bead boards. You may have never heard of this product--- but her cust…

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Ep 112 | Bailey has earned over $1 million in 3 years selling PNGs on Etsy – with Bailey Designed Co 48:07

3M ago48:07

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This digital product success story will blow your mind and inspire you to no end! Just three years ago, Bailey opened her Etsy shop selling PNG designs for sublimation tumblers—and since then, she’s become a top 0.1% Etsy Seller earning $45k per month passively through digital downloads. Listen in as she shares her story, key strategies that helped…

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Ep 111 | Tools I use to save time and make more money on Etsy 1:02:08

4M ago1:02:08

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Today I’m sharing an extensive list of the different tools I use (or have used) to help with my Etsy business—and how I use them. I’m also throwing in a shop update for my A.I. Digital Product shops! **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: WHEW! It was A TON! Visit the shownotes on my blo…

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Vinyl Ventures #61 -1974 - A Year of Change 1:20:18

4M ago1:20:18

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1974 turns 50, along with some outstanding vinyl. After Rock and Roll took over the charts 10 years earlier when the Beatles hit the US, '74 was almost like a pause year. John and Jay explore what was happening with music in 1974 . Was it just a transitional year, or was music changing tune in to find out. Listen to our podcast on other platforms -…

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164. SEO Tips for Etsy Success in 2024 40:59

4M ago40:59

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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 from the team at Etsy for hours to determine exactly how to improve your Etsy SEO search algorithm ranking in 2024. Learn more at: https://goldcityventures.com/ Resources in the video: https://www.etsy.c…

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Ep 110 | 10 Ways to Grow Your Etsy Business in 2024 48:45

4M ago48:45

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Whether you’re just getting started or want to level up your Etsy Shop this year, I’ve got strategies, tips, and reminders to point you in the right direction. These 10 ways to grow your Etsy business are practical, focused, and results based--- no fluff here—so you can reach new levels in 2024. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated …

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Ep 109 | How to Start an Etsy Print On Demand Shop in 2024--- with HeatherXStudio 45:24

4M ago45:24

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Are you considering starting a Print on Demand Etsy business in 2024? Then this episode is for you! Tune in to hear from multiple 6 figure POD earner, HeatherStudio, who is sharing what she would do if she was starting with Print on Demand in 2024. New shops are having great success--- and so can you! **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affil…

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Ep 108 | Real Talk About ADHD and Female Entrepreneurs – with Tracy Otsuka 1:22:01

4M ago1:22:01

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This week we’re having an insightful and hope-filled conversation with Tracy Otsuka who is a Certified ADHD coach! We’re discussing the prevalence of ADHD among female entrepreneurs, how they’re often undiagnosed, and strategies for thriving with a beautifully neurodivergent brain. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endors…

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Ep 107 | 2024 Etsy Trends 43:41

5M ago43:41

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It’s time for the 2024 Etsy Trend Report! Join me to hear about recent updates to the Etsy platform, the theme and color of the year, projected trends by niche, and how YOU can leverage them in your shop no matter what you sell. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: Join the No-Negativi…

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Vinyl Ventures #60 - Cities, Towns & Other Places 1:27:18

5M ago1:27:18

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Are you ready to take a trip? John and Jay are all set for a musical journey. Songs, artists or album titles that are cities, towns and places will be the map for this dreamy episode. So hop in the passenger seat and sit back to enjoy this journey with the guys. Check out Vinyl Ventures on other platforms - Subscribe and Watch Podcasts and other vi…

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Ep 106 | The Legality of AI Going into 2024 with IP Attorney Paige Hulse 37:42

5M ago37:42

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Are you curious about the laws surrounding AI platforms like ChatGPT and Midjourney and using them for ecommerce? This one is for you! Today I’m interviewing Intellectual Property Attorney Paige Hulse who is sharing what’s happening right now with IP law and what the courts have to say about artificial intelligence IP. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on …

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Ep 105 | Answering Your Etsy FAQs 58:39

5M ago58:39

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It’s time for another Etsy FAQ episode! I know how much you guys love one of these because they’re packed with details you don’t hear anywhere else. We will be talking about everything from how to know if your niche it too narrow, using social media to send traffic to your shop, writing a great about me section —and so much more. **“How to Sell You…

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Ep 104 | 17 Beautiful Years of Selling Embroidery on Etsy – with Charlotte Lyons 59:12

5M ago59:12

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Today’s episode features a charming interview with Charlotte Lyons, who has been selling her embroidery samplers on Etsy for over 17 years. Listen in to hear her inspirational story, her experience of watching Etsy evolve, and her tips for today’s new Etsy sellers. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com ST…

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163. Black Friday Deals for Etsy Sellers 2023 10:12

5M ago10:12

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Gold City Ventures puts together an annual Black Friday deals roundup for Etsy sellers. Find it here: https://goldcityventures.com/etsy-seller-resources/ These deals apply for handmade, POD, or digital product sellers. Some require using the special Gold City Ventures links or coupon code. 🌟 For More Insider Tips & Strategies on E-Commerce Success!…

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Vinyl Ventures #59 - Jay Jay French of Twisted Sister 1:30:39

5M ago1:30:39

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Jay Jay French is a connoisseur of music...a lot of different music. He's been there and done that. From forming Twisted Sister 50 years ago, to becoming a highly sought-after producer and manager, to becoming a motivational speaker...he's done all of this one way...his. Join the guys, as Jay Jay takes them on a wild ride through all the "twists" a…

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Ep 103 | How Everbee Can Completely Level Up Your Etsy Game – with Cody McGuffie 1:01:11

5M ago1:01:11

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Founder of Everbee, Cody McGuffie, is back on the show this week to tell us what the data says is happening in the Etsy Marketplace—and share all of the amazing new features available through the Everbee plugin. Now it can help you email your customers, check for trademark violations, calculate Etsy fees—and so much more. **“How to Sell Your Stuff …

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Ep 102 | Fast Success on Etsy in a “Saturated” Niche – with Tina Pagliaro 55:57

6M ago55:57

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Tina Pagliaro has quickly risen through the ranks in one of the most "saturated" niches on Etsy: Wreaths! Listen in to hear her story of fast success on Etsy, how she made it happen, and her tips for you. **“How to Sell Your Stuff on Etsy” is not affiliated with or endorsed by Etsy.com STUFF I MENTIONED: ⭐ Get my free list of 100 in Demand Micro-Ni…

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162. Holiday Ideas for Etsy Sellers 2023 (titles, tags, keywords) 28:32

6M ago28:32

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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 different way to capitalize on what holiday shoppers want? Julie Berninger of Gold City Ventures presents her best ideas for Etsy sellers this holiday season based on the following Resources: Etsy Holiday Merc…

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161. What's The Deal with Mockups? 29:51

6M ago29:51

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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 cover the current Etsy listing image requirements and other best practices and how they think the POD manufacturers will respond. For those outside of the POD space, they also talk about interesting opp…

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Ep 101 | How to Create Passive Income with Digital Products Over the Holidays with Gold City Ventures 44:05

6M ago44:05

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The holidays are a surprisingly great time to get started with selling digital products on Etsy--- and you can get started quick with themed Thanksgiving and Christmas Printables. Tune in today while I interview Cody Berman of Gold City Ventures on Instagram Live. He’s sharing about earning passive income on Etsy over the holidays with printables. …

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Vinyl Ventures #58 - The Colors of Our Collection 1:19:52

6M ago1:19:52

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In this trip around the turntable, the guys share some of their favorite colors...bands, songs or albums with colors in their name or title. As we curate our collections, it's easy to forget about everything we acquire and sometimes the simple act of figuring out what albums, artists or songs have colors in their title is a great way to re-familiar…

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Ep 100 | What I've Learned About Etsy After 100 Podcast Episodes 1:03:15

6M ago1:03:15

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After 8 years as an Etsy seller and 100 podcast episodes about the Etsy Marketplace, in this 100th episode special I'm sharing what I've learned about the platform-- and what I think is coming next. My sister, Caroline, is interviewing me as a fun twist and we'll throw in some funny stories and a little more about me, the gal behind the mic. 🤓 **“H…

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Ep 99 | Selling Mockups on Etsy that Build a Brand and Make a Statement -with Lissa Chandler 57:37

6M ago57:37

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Are you curious about selling mockups on Etsy OR using mockups to help build a stronger brand for your print on demand Etsy shop? You’re going to LOVE Lissa’s story of turning her passion for creative, colorful photography into a passive Etsy income stream. While the majority of the mockup market takes a trendy or classic approach, Lissa makes a st…

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160. Trending Etsy Topics and Farewell to Lauren 39:15

6M ago39:15

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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 episodes would disappear. That issue is solved - and we have a better plan. The team at Gold City Ventures will be producing new episodes for you going forward. We recorded one final episode for you…

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159. My Biggest Announcement Yet 19:40

6M ago19:40

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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. She proposed an interesting opportunity. It allows me to keep the podcast and all prior episodes live for you ..and for Julie and her business partner, Cody, to take over the responsibilities that I …

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Ep 98 | How to use AI to automate your personalized print on demand orders-- with Stephen Chin 50:03

7M ago50:03

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Are you a print on demand seller who avoids personalized products because it's such a hassle to update every design template in Printify? You are NOT going to want to miss this episode! HelloCustom is a new Etsy compliant platform that will integrate with your shop and your Printify account making personalized products a breeze. Listen in as I inte…

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