Crickets to Cha-Chings

Discover how to use AI tools to create Etsy digital products, find profitable ideas, and save time without falling for misleading data. Julie Berninger and Sasha Hutchison share practical Etsy seller strategies, from keyword research and market analysis to holiday product ideas that can help your shop stand out.

Learn how to create eye-catching mock-up templates and product listings, navigate platform policies, and prepare for the holiday season with Holiday Boot Camp events, templates, and prizes. Plus, discover why validating AI-generated research matters before investing time in a product idea—and how smarter digital marketing can support your Etsy growth. 👉 Subscribe for weekly tips on Etsy printables, AI tools, and digital product success!

👉 Join the E-Printables Course: https://goldcityventures.com/e-printables-course/

In this episode:

• Get seasonal product ideas: Advent calendars, Thanksgiving printables, gift card holders, and classroom banners. • Turn one product idea into options for different buyers. • Help shoppers "get it" faster with better mockups and listing images. • Put AI to work on research and everyday business tasks. • Check AI suggestions against real Etsy data before spending time creating. • Understand what shoppers actually mean when they search. • Hear how marketplace changes and AI shopping could affect product discovery. • Peek inside Bootcamp's live events, guides, bonuses, and laptop giveaway. • Discover how your Canva and digital skills can help beyond your Etsy shop.

If you've been collecting product ideas but need help turning them into listings, this episode gives you a closer look at what we'll be working on together in Holiday Bootcamp. Resources

👉 E-Printables Course (+ 30 Days Free in Holiday Bootcamp): https://goldcityventures.com/e-printables-course/

👉 Free Trial of ProfitTree: https://go.goldcityventures.com/profittree-free-trial 👉 Special Discount on EverBee: https://go.goldcityventures.com/everbee

👉 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MHI_d0BGDGQ

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Follow Crickets to Cha-Chings for more Etsy tips, printable product ideas, and practical ways to use AI in your business!

This episode may contain affiliate links for products or services that we use and truly believe in. If you click on one of them, we'll receive a commission. This episode is in no way associated with or endorsed by Etsy, Pinterest, Google, or any other company mentioned in this episode.

Check out Anywhere Digital: https://go.goldcityventures.com/anywhere-digital

What if you could automate your Etsy digital product listings instead of creating every one manually? Chris Meats from Anywhere POD and Anywhere Digital reveals how AI is transforming Etsy workflows—helping sellers create product listings, mockups, personalization, and digital downloads faster.

See how Canva designs can be turned into multiple Etsy listings, how AI streamlines listing creation, and how built-in upselling and cross-selling can help increase sales. Whether you sell digital products or print on demand, these automation tools could completely change how you run your Etsy shop. 👉 Subscribe for weekly tips on Etsy, digital products, and print-on-demand success.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Chris Meats and Anywhere Digital 00:45 Background and evolution from POD to digital products 02:12 Automation and personalization in Etsy listings 04:14 Defining personalization for digital products 05:13 Use cases for personalized digital downloads 06:10 Examples of personalized birthday invitations 07:31 Demo of mockup automation and AI listing creation 13:37 Using AI assistant to generate listings and tags 18:21 Recommended listings and upselling strategies 20:44 Personalized download pages and customer experience 26:42 Bulk uploading and managing multiple listings 32:38 AI effects and style customization for designs 34:19 Automating AI-generated personalized images 37:30 Reusing prompts for different products 40:16 Integration of POD and digital product tools 42:28 Launch announcement and future updates

Resources

👉 Check out Anywhere Digital: https://go.goldcityventures.com/anywhere-digital

👉 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TgRUre62GD0

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What if you could list 125 Etsy products in a week without sacrificing quality? Seven-figure Etsy seller Emily shares how she uses AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT to streamline her print-on-demand business and scale her shop more efficiently.

Discover how AI automation speeds up product research, Canva design edits, Etsy SEO, and product listing workflows. Learn how templates help you create more while maintaining quality, why balancing seasonal and evergreen products supports year-round growth, and how to free up time for the creative work you love.

Whether you're looking to grow your Etsy shop or simplify your workflow, these strategies can help you work smarter with AI. 👉 Subscribe for weekly tips on Etsy printables, print-on-demand, and growing your creative business! 👉 Join Emily for the 2-Week AI Challenge to get more listings in your shop before Christmas. https://goldcityventures.com/ai-etsy-pod-listing-challenge/

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Emily and her Etsy journey 02:39 The importance of evergreen products for scaling 05:38 AI-assisted design and listing automation 08:36 AI enabling work from anywhere and saving time 10:49 Details about the upcoming Etsy listing challenge 12:51 Emily's excitement for the challenge and community support 15:14 Logistics and participation details for the challenge 17:45 Building foundational skills before advanced AI use 18:31 Scaling and automating for growth and freedom 19:25 Where to find Emily and closing remarks

Resources👉 The Gift Lab Course - https://goldcityventures.com/the-gift-lab/ 👉 The Gift Lab Etsy Community - https://www.skool.com/gift-lab/about

👉 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dZgDz3nPRto

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For the Fall 2026 Launch of E-Printables, Cody & Julie recorded a live workshop called "We've Sold 152,500+ Digital Products — Here's What Actually Works", and they're sharing it in its entirety in today's episode!

If you're listening on the day this drops, you still have a chance to get in and claim some bonuses.

👉 Join the E-Printables Course: https://goldcityventures.com/e-printables-course/

During the workshop, we cover:

• The products we'd sell now for your first 100 sales
• The Etsy change that has us testing something new​​​​​​​
• Results from our 50 listings in 2 weeks challenge
• The A.I. shortcuts worth using and what to skip
• ​​​​​Beginner mistakes and how to avoid them

📚 Learn More 📚

👉 Join the E-Printables Course: https://goldcityventures.com/e-printables-coursehttps://goldcityventures.com/e-printables-course/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=sept2026&utm_content=fincon

Learn how to create and sell digital products on Etsy. This enrollment opportunity ends Monday, October 5th, at Midnight Eastern! Your course purchase includes a ticket to our Holiday Bootcamp Kickoff on October 6 with Cody and head coach Sasha, featuring a laptop giveaway.

Follow Julie, Cody, and Gold City Ventures: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goldcityventures Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goldcityventures

Cody went to FinCon in Palm Springs to connect with other creators and came home with a fresh perspective on growing an online business. Between sharing the main stage and talking shop over lunch, he heard how successful creators turn their ideas into digital products and build businesses around the right customers.

👉 Join the E-Printables Course: https://goldcityventures.com/e-printables-course/

In this episode of Crickets to Cha-Chings, Julie gets the stories behind Cody's trip, including a conversation with the team behind Dow Janes that stuck with him.

What happens when you take one successful idea further instead of constantly starting over? How can a smaller audience support a big business? And what are creators doing to build more freedom into their lives?

Cody shares the conversations that got him thinking, and we connect those lessons to our own experiences selling digital products on Etsy. Plus, we catch up on his first FinCon since publishing Retire by 30 and the connections that keep him coming back each year.

Chapters 00:00 Behind the scenes at FinCon with Cody 01:38 How one good idea becomes your next opportunity 07:24 Small audience, big business: The power of the right niche 13:25 Building income that gives you more freedom 18:20 The conversations that happen after the sessions 22:47 Your invitation to Holiday Bootcamp

📚 Learn More 📚

👉 Join the E-Printables Course: https://goldcityventures.com/e-printables-coursehttps://goldcityventures.com/e-printables-course/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=sept2026&utm_content=fincon

Learn how to create and sell digital products on Etsy. This enrollment opportunity ends Monday, October 5th, at Midnight Eastern! Your course purchase includes a ticket to our Holiday Bootcamp Kickoff on October 6 with Cody and head coach Sasha, featuring a laptop giveaway.

Follow Julie, Cody, and Gold City Ventures: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goldcityventures Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goldcityventures

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/svDoiJL9Udc

Julie was invited to Miami to meet with some of Teachable's top course creators at the Teachable Collective event, and she came home with notes worth sharing. What are people building successful online businesses doing differently, and what did they have in common despite selling completely different things?

👉 Join the E-Printables Course: https://goldcityventures.com/e-printables-course/

In this episode of Crickets to Cha-Chings, Julie takes Cody behind the scenes of Teachable Collective. From a Portuguese language school to a business teaching people to write novels with AI, the conversations sparked ideas about connection, creating with AI, and moving forward before everything feels perfect.

Julie shares five takeaways from the trip, how they could apply to digital product sellers, and ideas we're bringing back to our own E-Printables community.

Chapters 00:00 Julie's invitation to Miami for Teachable Collective 01:35 What people are really buying from you 03:29 The AI advice Julie brought home 05:12 Bundling, imperfect products, and getting things out the door 08:12 A conversation about the future of getting found online 12:18 What's coming next: Holiday Bootcamp and a laptop giveaway

📚 Learn More 📚

👉 Join the E-Printables Course: https://goldcityventures.com/e-printables-course/

This enrollment opportunity ends Monday, October 5th, at Midnight Eastern! Your course purchase includes a ticket to our Holiday Bootcamp Kickoff on October 6 with Cody and head coach Sasha, featuring a laptop giveaway.

Follow Julie, Cody, and Gold City Ventures: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goldcityventures Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goldcityventures

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pZ2ZbvuCfgw

Want to know what a $3M print on demand seller says is working right now? In this episode, Julie Berninger sits down with Christina to uncover the latest Etsy and Shopify trends driving sales in 2026. Learn how to spot trending designs, improve your listings with better mock-ups, and capitalize on growing demand for vintage graphics, personalized gifts, and popular color palettes. Christina also shares insights on scaling across multiple marketplaces, using tools for product research, navigating Facebook ad strategies, and adapting to the rise of AI-generated mock-ups. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow your print-on-demand business, this episode is packed with actionable ideas you can apply today.

👉 Subscribe for weekly tips on Etsy printables, side hustles, and print on demand growth.

Chapters

(00:00) - Introduction to Christina and her success in print on demand (02:12) - The explosion of trends, especially stripes and vintage styles (05:07) - Identifying best-selling products and how to spot emerging trends (09:56) - The importance of niche-specific trends like comfort colors (13:00) - Popular design themes: club shirts with retro/hand-drawn styles (17:28) - Mock-up best practices, including AI vs. real-model photos (20:13) - The impact of AI on mock-up imagery and legal considerations (24:24) - Optimizing product photos and videos for listings (27:24) - Comparing Etsy and Shopify profitability and workload (31:15) - Facebook ad strategies: interest vs. broad targeting (34:13) - Testing and refining designs for success (35:26) - Resources and where to find more tips on Shopify and Etsy growth

Resources

👉 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HCd0P2aGUNE

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Print on demand seller Ryan Hogue breaks down exactly how he scales designs, automates listings, and spots winning trends before they peak.

👉 Check out MyDesigns (the Ai tool Ryan uses): https://go.goldcityventures.com/my-designs

👉 Subscribe for weekly tips on Etsy, AI tools, and print-on-demand success.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Trends in Apparel 02:50 Leveraging AI for Design Creation 05:25 Exploring Print on Demand Strategies 08:16 The Importance of Product Quality 11:05 Maximizing Sales Across Platforms 13:22 The Role of AI in Business Efficiency 15:31 Cost-Benefit Analysis of AI Tools 18:22 Final Thoughts on Trends and Opportunities

Resources

👉 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kYsx8iga8tU

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Etsy trends change fast — and the sellers who spot them early are the ones getting the clicks and sales. In this episode, Lizzie Smiley breaks down how to use vintage aesthetics, nostalgia, boho styles, and trendy fonts to make your print-on-demand and digital products stand out in crowded Etsy search results.

👉 Subscribe for weekly tips on Etsy, print-on-demand, and digital product success.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Lizzie's Entrepreneurial Journey 01:12 From Corporate to Etsy Success: Lizzie's Story 02:22 Scaling Etsy Handmade Signs to $12K Months 03:26 Transition to Teaching and Digital Products 03:56 Trend Report Focus: Q3 and Q4 Design Strategies 05:00 Vintage and Grand Millennial Aesthetics 06:20 Applying Vintage Trends to Printables and Gifts 09:25 Nostalgia Trends: 80s, 90s, and 70s Influences 11:13 Incorporating Nostalgic Elements into Designs 13:25 Doodle and Naive Core Trends in Design 15:40 Creating Trend-Driven Printables and Gifts 20:58 Wildflower and Boho Trends for Fall and Winter 23:35 Using Wildflowers and Earth Tones in Products 25:24 Trending Fonts: Retro, Varsity, and Hand-Drawn Styles 27:57 How to Improve Graphic Design Skills 28:37 Building Your Market Research Brain Cache 31:23 Lizzie's Trend Spotting Resources and Offerings 32:17 Closing Remarks and Final Tips

Resources

✨ Trendspotting Membership: Learn how to spot winning Etsy trends before they get saturated. Get your first month for just $17 with code KEEP20. Etsy Trend Reports

🎨 20 AI Design Courses for $20: Learn how to create better digital products and print-on-demand designs faster with AI tools. 20 AI Design Courses for $20 | How to Sell Your Stuff

👉 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zKej7mLSnLU

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Want financial independence faster? Learn how digital products and smart investing can turn side hustles into long-term wealth with Cody Berman, author of Retire By 30. https://retireby30book.com

In this episode, Cody Berman shares how he reached retirement by 30 using scalable digital products, resourceful strategies like house hacking, and consistent investing. Discover how small wins from passive income can grow through compound interest, and why retirement is less about age and more about your numbers and cash flow. You'll also see how simple mindset shifts—and even family communication—can accelerate your personal finance journey and help you build sustainable wealth over time.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Financial Independence 02:21 The Journey of Digital Products 04:56 Investing for the Future 08:11 Understanding Retirement as a Number 09:44 Maximizing Income and Minimizing Expenses 13:10 Resourcefulness in Financial Independence 15:21 The Power of Compound Interest 17:44 The Future of E-commerce and AI 19:26 Starting the Journey to Financial Independence 20:44 The Importance of Micro Goals 22:39 Building Momentum and Confidence 24:12 Investing Basics for Beginners 27:53 The Role of Family in Financial Goals 30:57 Creating a Family Financial Vision 34:00 Encouraging Young Entrepreneurs

Resources

👉 Retire by 30 Book

👉Cody's Podcast: The Financial Independence Show

👉 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/h6XtKlVA_nc

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Want to win Q2 with Etsy print on demand? Discover how personalized seasonal gifts can drive real sales for Mother's Day and Father's Day. 👉 Join Emily LIVE on April 29 for an exclusive Print-on-Demand training where you'll learn how to turn ideas into income. https://event.webinarjam.com/kn3pk/register/8m43zunm?webinar_id=45

👉Get the Free 30-Day Trial of Anywhere POD when you use code GOLDCITY30: https://go.goldcityventures.com/anywherepod/

In this episode, Chris from Anywhere POD reveals a hidden product opportunity and shows how AI-powered personalization can transform simple items into high-converting listings. Learn how to use tools like Variant Wizard to offer more options, streamline your workflow, and stand out in a crowded e-commerce space. If you're looking to grow your Etsy shop with smarter product strategies, this is a must-watch.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Anywhere POD and Seasonal Products 02:47 Exploring the Deco Plate: A Unique Product 05:57 Personalization and AI in Print on Demand 08:43 Leveraging AI for Unique Designs 12:00 Variant Wizard: Simplifying Product Listings 15:05 Engaging Kids in the Creative Process 18:01 Conclusion and Resources for Sellers

Resources

👉 Sign up for the April 29 POD Training with Emily: https://event.webinarjam.com/kn3pk/register/8m43zunm?webinar_id=45

https://goldcityventures.com/gift-lab-podcast - The Gift Lab Course ($100 off through May 4th at Midnight Eastern)

👉 Watch on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/vPEnUBHHVmM

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YouTube: @AnywherePOD

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Instagram: @goldcityventures

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Want to sell candles on Etsy using print on demand—even with zero design skills? In this episode, Emily Odio-Sutton reveals how simple candle labels and smart niche marketing helped her turn ideas into thousands of sales.

👉 Join Emily LIVE on April 29 for an exclusive Print-on-Demand training where you'll learn how to turn ideas into income. https://event.webinarjam.com/kn3pk/register/8m43zunm?webinar_id=45

Learn how to create clean, high-converting designs, use templates to scale faster, and connect with your audience through words that resonate. You'll also see how product testing and understanding your customer can transform your small business and online selling strategy—without overcomplicating the process.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Emily's Etsy Success 01:04 The Power of Simple Candle Designs 02:28 Using Templates for Consistent Branding 04:22 Color and Background Trends in Candle Labels 07:38 Understanding Your Customer and Niche Marketing 09:35 Testing Variations and Product Experimentation 11:34 Managing Variations and Product Testing Strategies 13:27 Upcoming Webinar on Etsy Niche Selling 14:49 Emily's Road to Nearly $900K in Etsy Sales 16:05 Community and Collaboration in Print on Demand

Resources

👉 Sign up for the April 29 POD Training with Emily: https://event.webinarjam.com/kn3pk/register/8m43zunm?webinar_id=45

https://goldcityventures.com/gift-lab-podcast - The Gift Lab Course

👉 Watch on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/wd6qwqaOIyw

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Instagram: @ecommemily

YouTube: @ecommemily

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Summary

Join Julie Berninger and Etsy expert Courtney Buteau as they explore her journey from handmade ornaments to top 1% Etsy seller of digital printables. Discover strategies for niche selection, product creation, shop organization, and balancing business with family life.

Signup for the POD Webinar with Courtney & Emily on 4/29: https://event.webinarjam.com/kn3pk/register/8m43zunm?webinar_id=45

Takeaways

• Etsy shop success strategies
• Product research and niche selection
• Balancing family life with entrepreneurship

Chapters

00:25 Starting on Etsy: Handmade Beginnings 00:55 Transition to Digital Products and Success 06:01 Finding Profitable Printables: Keyword Research 09:52 Using Etsy Favoriting and Snooping for Insights 10:59 Understanding Shopper Behavior and Trends 15:21 Expanding into Print on Demand 17:12 From Handmade Ornaments to Digital Success 18:47 Editable vs. Non-Editable Printables 20:10 Customer Feedback and Product Pivoting 22:30 Current Trends in Kid and Party Products 24:03 Upcoming Webinar and Closing Remarks

Resources

➤ Signup for the POD Webinar with Courtney & Emily on 4/29: https://event.webinarjam.com/kn3pk/register/8m43zunm?webinar_id=45

➤ Free Digital Products Workshop: https://goldcityventures.com/workshop-pdcst

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LA8y8w0m9nU

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Summary Hannah Gardner from Profit Tree shares high-ticket digital product ideas for over $20 each. Discover how to identify trending products and use Profit Tree's features to boost your online business. Takeaways

• 3 High-ticket digital products on Etsy
• Profit Tree tool for market validation
• Trend analysis and product research
• Leveraging TikTok and social media for sales

Chapters00:00 Introduction to Digital Product Trends 02:59 High Ticket Digital Downloads: Wedding Templates 06:00 Custom Digital Banners: A Low Competition Opportunity 09:02 Stained Glass Wedding Welcome Signs: High Demand 11:55 Exploring Profit Tree: Data-Driven Insights 18:02 Iterating for Success: The Importance of Experimentation

Resources

➤ Free Digital Products Workshop: https://goldcityventures.com/workshop-pdcst

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/T9gIHFo4Kp8

About ProfitTree

LifeTime ProfitTree Offer: https://go.goldcityventures.com/lifetime-profittree

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The April 30-day Printables Challenge will help you list 4 new competitive products on Etsy. Join Gold City Ventures co-founder Julie Berninger and VIP E-Printables Coach, Sasha Hutchison, as they take you through the templates, ideas, and process of the super popular challenge.

Watch the "From $0 to $4,000 Per Month Selling Digital Products" webinar with Cody of Gold City Ventures here to learn more: Watch Here

☆ CHAPTERS ☆

00:00 Introduction to the 30-Day Etsy Challenge

01:01 Live Events and Resources for Success

03:44 Using the Challenge Tracker Effectively

06:13 Product Ideas for the Challenge

09:29 Templates and Mockups for Success

12:26 Community Engagement and Prizes

☆ RESOURCES ☆

➤ "From $0 to $4,000 Per Month Selling Digital Products" webinar: Watch Here

➤ E-Printables Course: Sign Up Here.

^ Enrollment ends Monday 3/30

If you join E-Printables now, you'll get the pictured challenge templates, tracker, an Etsy listing audit, and daily support in our VIP group.

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Summary

👉 Join The Gift Lab for the lowest price ever: https://goldcityventures.com/gift-lab-podcast

Want to turn your Etsy shop into a thriving gift-product business? In this episode, Emily shares how she launched The Gift Lab from her own Etsy experience and reveals the secrets behind creating products buyers can't resist. Learn how SEO, photography, and market research can transform your listings, why positioning items as gifts skyrockets appeal, and how print-on-demand can give your shop flexibility. Discover actionable strategies to understand your audience, build a unique brand, and continuously adapt for long-term online selling success.

👉 Subscribe for weekly tips on Etsy printables and print-on-demand success.

Takeaways

• The Gift Lab was born from selling on Etsy.
• It teaches how to start an Etsy shop from scratch.
• Researching buyer preferences is crucial.
• SEO and photography are key components.
• Positioning products as gifts enhances appeal.
• Understanding the target audience is essential.
• Gift products can cater to various relationships.
• Print-on-demand offers flexibility in product offerings.
• Creating a unique brand identity is important.
• Continuous learning and adaptation are necessary.

Chapters

00:00 – Emily's POD Success Story 02:00 – Q4 Sales, Momentum & Starting Strong 03:55 – Why Gifts Sell Better Than Apparel 06:55 – What Are "Giftable Products"? 08:55 – Why Candles, Journals & Ornaments Explode in Sales 09:47 – How AI Changed POD Workflow 11:40 – Evergreen vs. Trend-Based Designs 13:52 – The Two Things That Grew Emily's Revenue 40% 15:57 – The Events Niche Deep Dive 17:26 – Automating Personalization With AnywherePOD 19:03 – Breaking Seasonality With Event-Based Products 21:19 – What Is The Gift Lab? 22:50 – Bonuses Inside The Gift Lab 25:31 – AI Lab Assistants (Custom GPTs for Students) 28:01 – Bonus Workshops & Advanced Tutorials 29:43 – Student Wins & Success Stories 33:14 – Emily's Advice for Beginners 35:10 – Bite-Sized Lessons for Busy Schedules 36:56 – The Black Friday Challenge 38:26 – Final Thoughts + Black Friday Offer

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

https://goldcityventures.com/gifting-gold-podcast - Emily's Free POD Webinar

https://goldcityventures.com/gift-lab-podcast - The Gift Lab Course

👉 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/msgpszdjLvY

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Instagram: @ecommemily

YouTube: @ecommemily

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Instagram: @goldcityventures

Facebook: @goldcityventures

Summary Struggling to stand out on Etsy? Discover how Nancy Badillo, a digital marketing expert with over 15 years of experience, turned her setbacks into a thriving Etsy business. In this episode, Nancy breaks down the exact market research and keyword strategies that help sellers find profitable niches, boost visibility, and increase their average order value. Learn how to create irresistible digital products, enhance user experience, and use personalization and bundles to drive more sales. If you want to master Etsy trends and grow your shop with proven techniques, this episode is your roadmap to success.

👉 Subscribe for weekly tips on Etsy printables, digital products, and passive income strategies!

Takeaways

• Nancy Badillo has over 15 years of experience in the Etsy space.
• Market research is crucial for identifying trends and opportunities.
• Niche down to create specific product variations that attract buyers.
• Avoid vague keywords and focus on long-tail keywords for better visibility.
• User experience is key; provide clear instructions and support for customers.
• Boost average order value by offering bundles and upsells.
• Personalization can increase customer satisfaction and sales.
• Design mistakes often include overcrowded images and poor formatting.
• Utilize keyword research tools to find high-demand, low-competition keywords.
• Engage customers with valuable freebies to build trust and encourage repeat purchases.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Nancy Badillo and Her Journey 03:00 Understanding Market Trends and Keywords 05:52 Effective Keyword Research Strategies 09:05 Niche Down: Creating Variations of Products 12:09 Common Keyword Mistakes to Avoid 14:57 Design Mistakes and User Experience 17:57 Boosting Average Order Value and Customer Retention 21:02 Final Thoughts and Where to Find Nancy Badillo

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://youtu.be/Y6V8rG1v8NY

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Instagram: @nancybadillo13

YouTube: @NancyBadillo

Official Website: https://nancybadillo.com/

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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.

👉 Subscribe for weekly tips on Etsy printables, passive income, and digital product success.

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

ResourcesEmail 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

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

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Instagram: @passiveincomeangel

Youtube: @passiveincomeangel

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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.

👉 Subscribe for weekly tips on Etsy printables, Canva design hacks, and digital product success.

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