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A podcast for handmade and digital entrepreneurs wanting to uplevel their Etsy shops and grow their business. Join us as we talk marketing for your small business, strategy to drive traffic to your shop, how to stand out on Etsy, and running an online business while maintaining flexibility for your family.

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The April 30-Day Etsy Challenge

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.

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Steal This Etsy POD Strategy from a $725K Seller

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.

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What a $3M Etsy Seller Knows That Most Shops Don’t

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.

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Your Etsy Designs Look Outdated (Try These 5 Trends)

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.

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I Found Etsy’s Hidden Gem for Q2 2026 POD Sales

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.

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Learn how to start a business selling printables on Etsy!

Meet Julie & Cody

Julie Berninger and Cody Berman of Gold City Ventures™ have made thousands selling printables and digital downloads in their Etsy shops and on Shopify. They now help others start printable businesses with their programs and templates.

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Learn how to start a business selling printables on Etsy!

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