Do you love listening to podcasts? Podcasts are definitely on the rise in popularity over the last few years, and there are tons of new podcasts launching every day! I’ve rounded up a list of the top podcasts for handmade sellers to help you start or grow your product-based handmade business.
1) The Product Powerhouse Podcast
The Product Powerhouse Podcast is by Erin Alexander, a Shopify website designer who loves working with e-commerce businesses. I love her podcast because she covers a wide variety of topics that are relevant to handmade sellers and she has had so many incredible guest speakers on, too.
Here are a few of my favorite recent episodes:
- Getting Started in Wholesale with Robin Kramer
- Creating an Affiliate Program for Shop Customers
- Increasing the Average Order Value in Your Shop + 8 Shopify Apps To Increase Average Order Value
* Yes, if you haven't heard me say it time and time again, I am an Amazon girl through and through but you should have an end goal in mind of a stand-alone site working for you. If you haven't started to shift your mind yet, get on it!!
2) Etsy Conversations Podcast
The Etsy Conversations Podcast shares insightful interviews with Etsy sellers and has been around for a long time in the podcast world. There are over 400 episodes to dive into!
Here are a few of my favorite recent episodes:
- Email Marketing for Etsy Sellers w/Andreas Lundahl of Craftkit
- From SAHM to 6-Figure Etsy Business Owner w/Nicole McKinley of Palm to Pine Design
- The Ups & Middles of Getting Featured on Etsy w/Kwadwo of Crafted Glory Design
3) The Create & Thrive Podcast
The Create & Thrive Podcast is heading towards 400 awesome episodes and is hosted by Jess Van Den. I’ve also been a guest on her podcast recently, here is a link to the episode if you haven’t had a chance to listen yet!
Here are a few of my favorite recent episodes:
- Do these 5 Things BEFORE you Open your Online Shop
- Can you have a Successful Handmade Business WITHOUT Using Social Media?
- 10 Etsy shop tweaks for more sales (that you might not have thought of)
4) The Merriweather Council Podcast
The Merriweather Council Podcast is all for the makers! This is another great podcast that has been around for a while - there are lots of seasons of podcast episodes for you to listen to!
Here are a few of my favorite recent episodes:
- Addressing Your Most Common Etsy Concerns and Hesitations
- 2 Keys to Achieving Consistency in Your Handmade Business
- Pricing Reminders for Handmade Business Owners
5) Handmade & Beyond Podcast
The Handmade & Beyond Podcast is hosted by LL who has been selling online for over 20 years. I love that his podcast focuses a lot on keeping Etsy sellers up to date on key platform changes.
Here are a few of my favorite recent episodes:
- Quick Question Friday: What's Better? Variations VS. More Etsy Listings
- 5 Ways To Expand Your Handmade Business Outside Of Etsy
- 7 Etsy Principles That Will Help Your Business
6) The Simplify Your Sales Podcast
The Simplify Your Sales Podcast is by former 6-figure Etsy Seller and Business Strategist, Morgan Nield. I love that she focuses so much on simplifying your business and scaling it in a way that makes sense for you and your lifestyle.
Here are a few of my favorite recent episodes:
- How to Sell Your Products in a Way That Feels Authentic and NOT Sales-y
- How to grow an email list of eager-to-buy customers for your Etsy shop
7) The Product Boss Podcast
The Product Boss Podcast is hosted by Minna and Jacqueline and is ALL about running a successful e-commerce business. And again, there are almost 400 episodes for you to binge listen to right now!
Here are a few of my favorite recent episodes:
- How to Keep Your Head on Straight This Holiday Season
- Paid vs. Organic Marketing and How/When to Integrate Them Into Your Business
Do you have any other favorite podcasts you are currently listening to? Let me know if I missed any that would be helpful to handmade sellers.
