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
#62 - The Truth About Etsy Policies (And How to Stay Out of Trouble)
Ever had a listing randomly vanish from Etsy with no explanation? 😳 Or maybe you’ve heard whispers about copyright crackdowns and policy changes that left you wondering if your shop is truly “safe”? 🫣
In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how Etsy’s policies work in 2025 and how you can protect your handmade business without losing sleep or second-guessing every listing. 😌
💻 We’ll walk through the real reasons Etsy updates its rules, the most common mistakes sellers make (yep, even without realising it), and what Etsy’s new focus on transparency means for you. 🕵️♀️✨
You’ll learn:
✅ What Etsy’s “House Rules” really mean
📝 4 key best practices every seller should follow
🚫 The most common IP mistakes (and how to avoid takedowns)
🔍 Why Etsy is finally shifting from punishment to seller support
📌 A simple 2-step action plan to protect your shop this week
This isn’t about scaring you, it’s about empowering you. 💪
Because when you know the rules, you can sell with confidence and clarity. 🛍️🎉
🔗 Etsy policies https://www.etsy.com/legal/sellers/
🔗 The Ultimate Guide to Etsy Policy https://www.etsy.com/uk/seller-handbook/article/22398703823?ref=handbook
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Want to boost your Etsy/shop sales?
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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 💛