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 shop, sharing insights on strategies for achieving sales milestones, the importance of effective listing images, and the launch of a new eBook (grab it here - https://order.goldcityventures.com/first-1000-month-ebook).

They also introduce a new podcast format called 'Hidden Gems' that will feature successful Etsy sellers sharing actionable tips. Additionally, they explore current trends in wall art and emerging aesthetic styles in the market.

Takeaways

• Cody achieved $10,000 in sales in a new Etsy shop.
• Spending 5-10 hours a week can yield significant results.
• Main listing images are crucial for attracting buyers.
• First sales can happen quickly with the right strategies.
• The new eBook offers detailed strategies for Etsy success.
• The podcast will feature actionable insights from successful sellers.
• Many sellers are underpricing their digital products.
• Emerging aesthetic trends can influence product design.
• It's important to align product themes with market trends.
• The new podcast format aims to provide concise, actionable content.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Gold City Ventures
02:24 Cody's Etsy Success Story
05:01 Scaling with Digital Products
09:02 The Importance of Listing Images
15:24 New eBook Launch
17:41 Introducing the Hidden Gems Format
20:48 Trends in Wall Art and Aesthetics

Resources

https://order.goldcityventures.com/first-1000-month-ebook - Ebook to learn how to scale an Etsy shop to $1,000/month

https://goldcityventures.com/workshop-pdcst - Free workshop to learn the basics of selling digital products online

https://goldcityventures.com/pdcst - Gold City Ventures Website

Free Trail of Simply Listed mockup software: https://go.goldcityventures.com/simply-listed

In this episode, Julie interviews Cassiy Johnson, an established Etsy seller and software owner, who shares her journey from being laid off to finding success through print-on-demand and mock-ups.

Takeaways:

- Cassie's mock-up store has generated $70,000 in sales.

- Simply Listed automates the mock-up creation process for Etsy sellers. The tool can create 1,000 mock-ups in just three minutes.

- The Laws of Creativity is a recommended read for aspiring creatives.

Resources:

Simple Listed Free Trial: https://go.goldcityventures.com/simply-listed

Gold City Ventures: https://goldcityventures.com/

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9lmp4nfasdY

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://profittree.io/course-promo?via=julie17

They delve into the use of Profit Tree to analyze ad performance, emphasizing the difference between ROAS (Return on Ad Spend) and TACOS (Total Advertising Cost of Sale).

The discussion highlights how effective ad strategies can lead to increased organic growth and overall profitability.

Takeaways:

1 Etsy ads can significantly increase profit if used correctly. Understanding your ad costs is crucial for profitability.

2 TACOS provides a more holistic view of ad performance than ROAS.

3 Organic sales should be established before running ads.

4 Not all products are suitable for advertising; focus on high-margin items. Investing in ads can lead to long-term organic growth.

5 The quality of your product listings impacts ad effectiveness. Data collection and analysis are key to improving ad strategies.

6 Etsy may favor sellers who invest in ads, creating a competitive edge.

Resources:

1 Month Free Trial of ProfitTree: https://profittree.io/course-promo?via=julie17

LifeTime ProfitTree Offer: https://lifetime.profittree.io/?via=julie40

Gold City Ventures: https://goldcityventures.com/

Hannah Gardner @ecommhannah on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EcomHannah

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/a1PtdpEWJ04