Summary
Discover how Passive Income Angel hit a $10K month on Etsy by mastering trends, timing, and creative strategy. In this episode, Cody Berman dives into Angel's journey from early struggles to thriving in the print-on-demand world. She reveals how to spot seasonal product trends, time listings 8–12 weeks before holidays, and use micro niches to boost visibility and sales. Learn how AI tools, personalization, and bundling can set your shop apart — and why understanding keyword research and aesthetics across holidays can unlock year-round sales.

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Takeaways

• Angel achieved a 10K month in her first year on Etsy.
• Understanding trends is crucial for seasonal product success.
• Timing your listings is key; aim for 8-12 weeks before holidays.
• Digital products can be listed closer to the holiday.
• Micro niches can significantly increase conversion rates.
• Personalization helps products stand out in a crowded market.
• Bundling products can enhance average order value.
• AI can be a powerful tool for creating unique designs.
• Identifying gift trends can drive traffic to your shop.
• Combining aesthetics from different holidays can create unique offerings.
  
  

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Passive Income on Etsy
02:44 Angel's Journey to Etsy Success
05:58 Understanding Trends and Seasonality
10:14 Timing Your Listings for Maximum Impact
15:01 Utilizing Tools for Product Research
18:14 Identifying Top Gift Recipients for Christmas
22:06 Trending Christmas Products and Aesthetics
25:27 Niche Marketing Strategies for Christmas
27:23 Milestones and Memory-Making Gifts
29:24 Leveraging Seasonal Trends
29:50 Cross-Holiday Trend Integration
33:04 Identifying Low Competition Keywords
35:00 Exploring Trends on Etsy
39:09 Creative Product Ideas and Trends

Resources
Email marketing and digital sales tools that bring your brand to life - Free Etsy Christmas Trends cheat Sheet!

https://goldcityventures.com/gifting-gold-podcast - Free Workshop to learn the basics of selling POD

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

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Follow Angel on:

Instagram: @passiveincomeangel

Youtube: @passiveincomeangel

Follow Cody and Gold City Ventures:

Instagram: @goldcityventures

Facebook: @goldcityventures

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 expert Jen Michele to reveal the exact tools and strategies that save time and boost sales. Jen shares how market research prevents wasted effort, why niching down improves visibility, and the Canva features every seller should know—like the brand kit for consistency, magic resize for instant product variations, bulk create for guided journals, and the all-new Canva Sheets for spreadsheets. Whether you're just starting or scaling your online shop, you'll learn practical design tips to work more efficiently and turn ideas into products customers actually want.

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Takeaways

• Market research is crucial before creating products.
• Utilize Etsy's search bar for keyword research.
• Niche down your product ideas for better visibility.
• Canva's brand kit streamlines the design process.
• Magic Resize allows for quick adjustments to product sizes.
• Bulk Create can save time when generating multiple designs.
• Canva Sheets simplifies spreadsheet creation for digital products.
• Using Canva tools can significantly enhance productivity.
• Understanding market demand can prevent wasted effort.
• Canva continues to innovate and expand its features.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Digital Products and Design
03:02 The Importance of Market Research
06:04 Quick Editing Tips in Canva
08:57 Utilizing the Brand Kit in Canva
11:49 Magic Resize: Creating Multiple Formats
14:41 Bulk Create for Guided Journals
19:21 Exploring Canva Sheets
24:17 Conclusion and Resources

Resources

https://goldcityventures.com/gifting-gold-podcast - Free Workshop to learn the basics of selling POD

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

👉 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgkJFsOtPLs

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Follow Jen Michele on:

Instagram: @imjenmichele

Jen's Canva Course: https://go.goldcityventures.com/jen-michele-canva-course

Follow Cody and Gold City Ventures:

Instagram: @goldcityventures

Facebook: @goldcityventures

In this episode, Julie Berninger chats with Bailey Vann, who went from handmade crafts to thriving in sublimation and digital products. Bailey reveals why bundling designs boosts sales, how unexpected themes like ghosts, chickens, and raccoons are trending, and why collage aesthetics are taking over Etsy. She also shares customer insights that help small businesses stand out, plus the design tools she relies on—including Kittle—for creating products buyers love. Whether you're exploring print on demand or scaling your Etsy shop, this episode is packed with strategies to spot trends early and turn them into revenue.

Time Stamps

00:00 Bailey's Etsy Journey
02:10 Hidden Gems in Digital Design
09:36 Understanding the Customer Base
12:44 Staying Ahead of Trends
15:31 AI Tools for Design

Resources

Bailey's AI & Design Club: https://go.goldcityventures.com/bailey-vann-ai

https://goldcityventures.com/gifting-gold-podcast - Free Workshop to learn the basics of selling POD

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

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

Kittl: https://go.goldcityventures.com/kittl

👉 Watch on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/BEfR3C_EPms

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Follow Bailey on:

https://www.youtube.com/@digitalbailey

Follow Julie and Gold City Ventures:

Instagram: @goldcityventures

Facebook: @goldcityventures