How To Be A Handmade Boss
Whether you’re a complete beginner on Etsy, or want to scale your handmade business to multi-6 figures, the “How To Be A Handmade Boss” podcast gives you actionable advice and workshop style full length episodes to grow your handmade business on Etsy and beyond.
We get it. Starting or growing a handmade business can be really overwhelming, and sometimes you feel like you have an expensive hobby rather than a profitable business. If you have questions like “How can I make sales in my business?” “How do I start a handmade shop?” “How can I make this passion my full-time gig?” or “How do I sell my crafts online” then you’re in the right place boss!
I’m Steph, a multi 6-figure handmade business owner (in the top 0.1% of all shops on Etsy), bestselling author of “How to be a handmade boss”, visionary and coach behind Handmade Bosses.
However, It wasn’t always rainbows and unicorns though. Today, my business(es) are bustling, but way back in 2014 when I started, it was HARD. Favourites but no sales, slow sales and low profits seemed in the beginning, like the trajectory of my business. Luckily following the system I’ve now curated, All of that changed and I went full-time in my handmade business in 2016.
Let’s focus on turning your passion into profit, because the world really does need these special creations that you only bring to life.
How To Be A Handmade Boss
#59 - How Handmade Sellers Are Making £1k in Just 7 Days (Without a Huge Audience)
🎧 If you’ve ever thought “I just need more followers to start making decent sales,” this episode is your wake-up call.
Meet Sam and Lydia - two handmade business owners using the same platform, same tools, even similar products. But one made over £1k in just 5 days… with less than 400 followers. The difference? Lydia had a plan. 👏
In this episode, we’re diving into:
• Why engagement is the real currency on social media (not your follower count)
• How to actually show up in stories and reels without sounding like a pushy salesperson
• The 3-step sales content system you can use right now to boost sales from your existing audience
• What to do if you’re stuck in “content limbo” with a quiet shop and zero urgency
Plus, I’m sharing the exact next step to take if you want to turn your content into conversions this summer.
🎯 Your homework: Pick ONE product and apply these three simple steps this week. Trust me, you’ll be amazed at what’s possible.
🔥 Ready to go deeper? Join us for the Summer Sales Sprint – kicking off this June!
➡️ handmadebosses.com/sellathonsprint
💛 Let’s make your products fly off the (virtual) shelves. You in?
Mentioned in this episode
🔗 Why Your Sales Are Inconsistent (And How to Fix It for Good) - podcast episode https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/why-your-sales-are-inconsistent-and-how-to-fix-it-for-good/id1743138868?i=1000708410925
🔗 YouTube - Why Are My Etsy Sales So Slow + What You Can Do To Get More Sales On Etsy - Is Etsy Traffic Down? - https://youtu.be/HeVLwM2oEs8
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✨ Want more sales from your handmade shop? ✨
Want to boost your Etsy/shop sales?
Join Listathon and learn how to create listings that SELL → handmadebosses.com/listathonweek
Come join me for Listathon - a free challenge designed to help you create listings that actually sell (not sit still).
Across 4 powerful classes you’ll learn how to:
✅ Spot and create products your customers actually want
✅ Optimise your listings so they get seen in search
✅ Multiply your listings without burning out
✅ Market your shop simply (so you can spend more time making, not stressing)
It’s fun, practical, and could be the turning point for your business.
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Love,
Steph & Team HB xox 💛