How To Be A Handmade Boss

By: Steph Cole-Lewis
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  • 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.
    © 2024 How To Be A Handmade Boss
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Episodes
  • #37 - GPSR, Is Etsy's $£ down? Instagram scams and things you need to know - The BIG Update

    #37 - GPSR, Is Etsy's $£ down? Instagram scams and things you need to know - The BIG Update
    Dec 11 2024

    💙 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 13, 2024. If you are based in the EU or sell to EU customers, this is a must-listen segment. I explain the implications of these regulations, emphasising the need for businesses to take greater responsibility for product safety. I share my observations from working with numerous handmade businesses, highlighting the importance of compliance and the potential consequences of neglecting these new rules.

    🧡 Etsy financial performance, what they're doing to help sellers and changes

    🔗 Rocket Lawyer - https://www.rocketlawyer.com/
    🩵 SMS waitlist - https://www.handmadebosses.com/smswaitlist
    🩵 SMS critique week - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3FgoiY_meWje5rjl4Td9ABjm46FqvSuf_5Ca3bW5IiJRb8g/viewform

    💙 Your feedback is invaluable! Please take a moment to leave a review to help other creatives discover our community & learn alongside us.

    🥳 Do you want to learn more?

    1️⃣ Starting a new business

    2️⃣ Be visible and get more traffic

    3️⃣ Grow your business?

    ✨ “How to be a Handmade Boss” book - it’s a book/workbook hybrid!

    ✨ The Shop Doctor - Shop not doing so great? Getting views but no sales? No views at all? Overwhelmed with it all?

    ✨ My FREE masterclass on how to increase your Etsy conversion rate.

    ✨ “How To Be A Handmade Boss” podcast

    ✨ Our Monday Momentum Lives

    ✨ YouTube channel

    ✨ Blog Posts

    ✨ Instagram

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    27 mins
  • #36 - Unlock Your Handmade Business Potential: What’s Holding You Back?

    #36 - Unlock Your Handmade Business Potential: What’s Holding You Back?
    Dec 4 2024

    💙 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 as we explore the reasons behind this self-sabotage and share actionable strategies to help you break free from these patterns. Tune in to discover how to maintain momentum, foster growth, and truly thrive in your handmade business journey. Don't let self-doubt or distraction hinder your success—let's unlock your true potential together!

    💙 Your feedback is invaluable! Please take a moment to leave a review to help other creatives discover our community & learn alongside us.

    🥳 Do you want to learn more?

    1️⃣ Starting a new business

    2️⃣ Be visible and get more traffic

    3️⃣ Grow your business?

    ✨ “How to be a Handmade Boss” book - it’s a book/workbook hybrid!

    ✨ The Shop Doctor - Shop not doing so great? Getting views but no sales? No views at all? Overwhelmed with it all?

    ✨ My FREE masterclass on how to increase your Etsy conversion rate.

    ✨ “How To Be A Handmade Boss” podcast

    ✨ Our Monday Momentum Lives

    ✨ YouTube channel

    ✨ Blog Posts

    ✨ Instagram

    Show More Show Less
    27 mins
  • #35 - How to succeed in your handmade business with ADHD

    #35 - How to succeed in your handmade business with ADHD
    Nov 27 2024

    🤔 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 how to leverage your ADHD traits as superpowers in your business journey and what your sabotages might be too.

    💙 Your feedback is invaluable! Please take a moment to leave a review to help other creatives discover our community & learn alongside us.

    🥳 Do you want to learn more?

    1️⃣ Starting a new business

    2️⃣ Be visible and get more traffic

    3️⃣ Grow your business?

    ✨ “How to be a Handmade Boss” book - it’s a book/workbook hybrid!

    ✨ The Shop Doctor - Shop not doing so great? Getting views but no sales? No views at all? Overwhelmed with it all?

    ✨ My FREE masterclass on how to increase your Etsy conversion rate.

    ✨ “How To Be A Handmade Boss” podcast

    ✨ Our Monday Momentum Lives

    ✨ YouTube channel

    ✨ Blog Posts

    ✨ Instagram

    Show More Show Less
    28 mins

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