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How To Be A Handmade Boss

Steph Cole-Lewis

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

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41:11

#38 - Crafting Success: Charly's Journey to Niche...

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2024/12/18

💙 Join Steph in this episode of the "How to Be a Handmade Boss" podcast, as she chats with the inspiring Charlotte, known as Charly from Charly Bee Designs.💡 Discover how Charly transformed her passion for crafting into a thriving full-time business, focusing on personalised paracord bracelets designed specifically for men and families.💬 Charly opens up about her entrepreneurial journey, including her initial struggles with diversifying her handmade products before finding her niche. She

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#37 - GPSR, Is Etsy's $£ down? Instagram scams and...

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2024/12/11

💙 The BIG update episode - I dive into some significant updates that every handmade business owner needs to be aware of, especially as we approach the holiday season. 🎄 With Christmas orders piling up, I wanted to ensure that you have all the essential information in one place, without the hassle of sifting through misleading clickbait or lengthy articles.🚨 The episode kicks off with a crucial discussion about the General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR), which come into effect on December

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#36 - Unlock Your Handmade Business Potential: What’s...

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2024/12/04

💙 Are you unknowingly standing in the way of your own success? In our latest episode of "How to Be a Handmade Boss," we dive deep into the common pitfalls that can derail your progress.🤯 Every time something amazing happens in your business, do you find yourself getting in your own way? Whether it’s splurging all your profits on shiny new materials, taking a break from social media, or disrupting your creative flow, these habits can hold you back from reaching your full potential.🚀 Join us

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#35 - How to succeed in your handmade business with ADHD

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2024/11/27

🤔 Do you have ADHD, tendencies and traits or an inkling you might have ADHD and think that running a handmade business is impossible? Then, this podcast is for you.💙 In this episode of "How to Be a Handmade Boss," we dive deep into the unique challenges and strengths of running a handmade business with ADHD. 🙋‍♀️ If you've ever felt that your neurodiversity holds you back from entrepreneurial success, think again! 🎧 Join Steph as she shares her personal experiences and insights on h...

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#34 - "A year ago I was listing something on Etsy,...

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2024/11/20

💙 Join me in todays episode where we explore the enchanting creations made by Tara, from Fabric Sewn Beautiful, she creates lavender-scented gifts reminiscent of the romantic Regency era. 🪻 Drawing inspiration from historical charm, translating it into comforting handmade items such as wardrobe fresheners, organza bags, and dream pillows, aimed to soothe the modern soul.🚀 Tara shares her honest reflections on the move from creating children's toys to adult focused stress relief products...

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#33 - What to Do When Someone Steals Your Designs: A...

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2024/11/13

💙 This episode is all about the dreaded Copycat🫵 What you can do about them, how to stop copycats & the steps you should be taking now to protect your handmade business🧡 What Etsy can do about copycats, their role from a legal stance and the Etsy reporting tool📕 The facts about who reports copyright and Intellectual Property (IP) infringements and what an IP infringement is🙋‍♀️ What to do if you've been reported to Etsy for copyright🪜 A step by step guide if you've found someone copying

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#32 - Don't Give Up on Your Handmade Business Dreams...

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2024/11/06

🛑 Stop!! Before you give up listen to this podcast.💙 We explore the challenges of monetising a handmade business, we know how hard it can be!💪 You'll get motivation and practical advice through my 4R framework: Resilience, Reflection, Reframe, and Rest. 💰 Whether you're struggling with low sales or feeling overwhelmed by your success, we'll guide you through essential strategies to persevere, adapt, and thrive. 😌 Join us to discover valuable insights, from building resilience to str...

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#31 - How to Seamlessly Take a Month Off and Keep...

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2024/10/30

💙 Have you ever wanted to take time off your business but worry that everything will fall apart? Well, I took a month long holiday and my business thrived.⛱️ Join me as I share practical steps and personal experiences from my recent month-long break from my business. 🚀 If you're a handmade business owner looking to take significant time off without affecting your sales or growth, this episode is for you. Learn how to streamline your processes, delegate tasks, automate systems, and make t...

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#30 - The BIG Ecommerce World Updates for Etsy and...

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2024/10/23

💙 This is our BIG UPDATE episode for Etsy and Instagram. 🚀 No click bait, I'm just cutting straight to the chase on what you need to know and what to take action on.⭐️ Imagine you have a store selling handmade products from hundreds of shops, you'll need products grab peoples attention and things people buy over and over again - this is exactly what Etsy do. I'm going to teach you how you can get prioritised in search results.💪 I've summarised everything that is relevant to you and your

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#29 - How My Husband REALLY Feels About My Handmade...

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2024/10/16

💙 This is a very special episode of the 'How to be a Handmade Boss' podcast - my husband Ash is here with me and of course Phoebe our dog !!💍 Join us for an open and truthful conversation about what having a handmade business is really like and how it impacts our life together.✨ We discuss the personal and business dynamics of running a handmade business. Along with the benefits and challenges of self-employment, handling domestic tasks, managing finances, and the importance of communication

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#28 How Joining HBSA Boosted Vicky's Conversion Rate...

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2024/10/09

👉 Join me as I chat with handmade business owner Vicky, owner of Rawsome Chocolate.💪 She shares her inspiring experiences of leaving her full time employment as a teacher and assistant head to creating an un-roasted vegan chocolate company in response to the challenges posed by her son's dairy intolerance and a commitment to ethical sourcing. ⚡️ Gain valuable insights into the craft of chocolate making, from sourcing high-quality beans to the art of chocolate tasting. Learn how Vicky tra...

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#27 - How I Built Lasting Friendships As A Handmade...

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2024/10/02

💙 Join me to explore the holistic approach to growing a handmade business.🤗 As business owners we always look at the strategy and the practical business things.✨ Over the last year I've started to look at a more holistic view of everything that encompasses growing a handmade business⚡️ Why we need to focus on the importance of maintaining healthy personal and social relationships.🔎 Discover how personal weaknesses and social dynamics can impact your business growth.✅ Learn about the

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#26 - What is a social media home hub and how do you...

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2024/09/25

💙 In this episode of the 'How to Be a Handmade Boss' podcast, Steph introduces the concept of a social media 'home hub' for marketing your handmade business. ⚡️ Addressing the overwhelm and reluctance towards social media, Steph explains the importance of having a dedicated platform for nurturing your audience. 🔎 How to choose the right social media platform based on target markets demographics, personal preference, and ease of use. 🚀 Steph also shares practic...

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#25 Discover Why Leigh Calls The HBSA a "Business...

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2024/09/18

💙 We delve into the compelling story of handmade business 'Viva La Diva', a maverick brand known for its vibrant and unique handmade jewellery and accessories. 🚀 Leigh initially focused on creating ceramics, but as the brand grew it transitioned and incorporate a variety of different mediums, allowing for greater creative expression and reducing logistical challenges... igniting Leighs desire for creating handmade products even more. ⚡️ Discover her artisanal journey that prioritise...

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#24 Transform Your Handmade Business with Proven SEO...

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2024/09/11

😭 Navigating the world of handmade business can be tough, especially when it comes to monetising your creative handmade passion. 👉 The episode is all about SEO (Search Engine Optimisation). What SEO, what happens when you get it right, why you want to get to right, how to get it right and the reason we are doing it. 🚀 We dive deep into understanding and implementing SEO to boost your traffic, boost ance brand awareness, customer experience and ultimately increase conversion rates an...

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#23 Skyrocket Your Handmade Business Sales with These...

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2024/09/04

👉 If you want to learn how to create an engaging brand presence and create meaningful connections with your audience, this is the podcast for you💙 One of my branding rules is to ... Eat, Live and Breath your tagline. So, here's mine...⚡️The Handmade Bosses it the Place to be if you want to start, scale and grow a handmade business to consistent 4 and 5 figure months on Etsy and your own website. Not only that you want to build a legacy business that's going to withstand the test of

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#22 Discover Your Target Audience: Tips for Online...

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2024/08/28

🚀 How hard is for you, as a handmade business owner, to identify and understand your target audience?💙 Every single part of your handmade business must be linked back to your target audience. ⚡️ Steph has you covered in this episode. Explaining why this foundation is vital for your handmade business, steps to find and understand your target audience including demographics and psychographics.👀 Methods such as self-reflection, observing the people around you and past customers, direct enga...

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#21 - The BIG Update - Ecommerce world update - Etsy,...

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2024/08/21

💙 Welcome back to the Handmade Boss Podcast🚦 This is our BIG UPDATE episode for Etsy, Shopify, Instagram, Canva and Pinterest ⭐️ I'm giving you all the ecommerce updates you need to know🚀 Cutting out the confusion around what you need to know and what to take action on 💪 I've pooled together everything that is relevant to you and your handmade business💰The Handmade Bosses Sellathon is back. It's our 1 week to $1k challenge. We want to show you how to make a $1,000 week anytime you n...

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#20 - Handmade business sales dropped? WTF is going on!?

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2024/08/14

😭 Are you experiencing a sudden drop in sales, views, favourites, shares... for your handmade business? 💙 In this episode, we're looking at what's going on in the e-commerce landscape for handmade business owners and what you can do to grow your business.🚀 Including the unexpected twists and turns and uncovering the reasons behind fluctuating sales within your handmade business and what you can do about it. 👉 Tune in as we explore potential factors such as market trends, seasonal sh...

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#19 The HBSA "helped us get set up properly right off...

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2024/08/07

💙 In this episode of the Handmade Bosses podcast, Steph catches up with Erik from Mountain River Life. 🪵 Erik is a wood craftsman, who has a 6-figure business specialising in handmade mountain-inspired, premium quality wood gifts, as well as his new clothing and apparel line.🔎 He shares his experience of pivoting his handmade woodwork business to include clothing, the importance of diversifying products whilst maintaining a consistent brand true to his target audience.💪 An honest account...

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