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How To Be A Handmade Boss

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.

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Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
23 minutes
Episodes
79
Years Active
2024 - 2025
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#78 - Stop Comparing Your Handmade Business to Others (and Do This Instead)

#78 - Stop Comparing Your Handmade Business to Others (and Do This Instead)

Ever find yourself doomscrolling through Instagram wondering why that handmade shop has more sales, more followers, or just seems further ahead?


In this episode, we’re flipping the comparison trap on …

00:12:34  |   Wed 03 Sep 2025
#77 - From Fresh Flowers to Thriving Wreath Business: Claire's Handmade Journey

#77 - From Fresh Flowers to Thriving Wreath Business: Claire's Handmade Journey

Running a handmade business isn’t always a straight line and today’s guest, Claire, proves it beautifully. 🌸

After starting with fresh flowers and even pedalling around town on a trike (yes, really!),…

00:26:09  |   Wed 27 Aug 2025
#76 - Instagram Not Converting? Here’s Why (+ How to Fix It as a Handmade Seller)

#76 - Instagram Not Converting? Here’s Why (+ How to Fix It as a Handmade Seller)

Posting consistently on Instagram but still not getting sales? In this episode, I’m breaking down the three biggest reasons your content isn’t converting and how to fix it.


You’ll discover:

  • Why likes a…
00:08:22  |   Wed 20 Aug 2025
#75 - Instagram Reels That Sell: Step-by-Step for Handmade Sellers

#75 - Instagram Reels That Sell: Step-by-Step for Handmade Sellers

If your Reels are getting crickets (or you’re too nervous to even post one 🫣), this episode is for you.


I’m walking you through my simple step-by-step Reels formula made specifically for handmade sell…

00:11:30  |   Wed 13 Aug 2025
#74 - Etsy’s Latest Earnings: What It Really Means for Your Shop (And How to Respond)

#74 - Etsy’s Latest Earnings: What It Really Means for Your Shop (And How to Respond)

Feeling like your Etsy sales have dipped recently? You’re not imagining it and Etsy’s Q2 2025 earnings report confirms it.


In this episode, I break down exactly what’s going on behind the scenes at Et…

00:12:47  |   Wed 06 Aug 2025
#73 - How to Market Your Handmade Products on Instagram (Step-by-Step Free Training for 2025)

#73 - How to Market Your Handmade Products on Instagram (Step-by-Step Free Training for 2025)

Sick of posting on Instagram and getting crickets? This episode is your full, step-by-step training on how to turn your handmade Instagram into a sales-driving machine - without feeling salesy or spe…

00:13:47  |   Wed 30 Jul 2025
#72 - 15 Autumn Trends for 2025 Handmade Sellers Need to Know

#72 - 15 Autumn Trends for 2025 Handmade Sellers Need to Know

🍁 Want to get ahead with your autumn product ideas and boost your handmade sales this season? In this trend-packed episode, I’m breaking down 15 of the biggest autumn trends set to dominate in 2025..…

00:09:21  |   Wed 23 Jul 2025
#71 - Proven Etsy Listing Tips to Boost Your Sales and Get Found in Search

#71 - Proven Etsy Listing Tips to Boost Your Sales and Get Found in Search

Struggling to get sales on Etsy? In this episode of How to Be a Handmade Boss, Steph shares 5 powerful tips to help your Etsy listings get found, get clicked, and get bought. Whether you’re brand new…

00:29:14  |   Wed 16 Jul 2025
#70 - Building a Brand Around What You Actually Love: Fran’s Story

#70 - Building a Brand Around What You Actually Love: Fran’s Story

In this feel-good episode of How To Be A Handmade Boss, I’m joined by the lovely Fran from Born to Shop Designs – and we’re diving into how she turned hobbies like gardening, crafting and music into …

00:23:39  |   Wed 09 Jul 2025
#69 - Why Some Makers Stay Stuck (and How to Finally Move Forward)

#69 - Why Some Makers Stay Stuck (and How to Finally Move Forward)

Feel like your handmade business is stuck in the same place month after month -  no matter how hard you try? 😩 

In this episode, we’re getting honest about why so many makers hit a plateau (even when …

00:15:26  |   Wed 02 Jul 2025
#68 - Understanding the Seasons of Your Handmade Business (And How to Thrive in Each One)

#68 - Understanding the Seasons of Your Handmade Business (And How to Thrive in Each One)

Ever feel like your business is all over the place? One minute you’re buzzing with ideas, and the next… totally burnt out? You’re not doing anything wrong - you’re just in a different season of busin…

00:11:59  |   Wed 25 Jun 2025
#67 - Day 5 Affirmation: Abundance & Repeatable Success

#67 - Day 5 Affirmation: Abundance & Repeatable Success

Welcome to Day 5, the final episode in this affirmation series! Today, we’re focusing on abundance and repeatable success because thriving in your handmade business isn’t just a lucky break, it’s the…

00:08:01  |   Fri 20 Jun 2025
#66 - Day 4 Affirmation: Embracing Visibility & Magnetic Energy

#66 - Day 4 Affirmation: Embracing Visibility & Magnetic Energy

Welcome to Day 4 of our affirmation series! Today we’re diving into visibility... showing up, shining bright, and calling in your dream customers with confidence and authenticity. These affirmations …

00:07:53  |   Thu 19 Jun 2025
#65 - Day 3 Affirmation: Selling with Ease and Authenticity

#65 - Day 3 Affirmation: Selling with Ease and Authenticity

Welcome to Day 3 of our 5-day Affirmation Series, created to help you stay focused, inspired ✨, and energised as you move through the Sellathon.

Today, we’re leaning into ease, authenticity, and creat…

00:08:20  |   Wed 18 Jun 2025
#64 - Day 2 Affirmation: Believing in Your Products and Your Worth

#64 - Day 2 Affirmation: Believing in Your Products and Your Worth

Welcome to Day 2 of our 5-day Affirmation Series, designed to help you stay positive, motivated ✨, and focused as you build momentum during the Sellathon.

Today, we’re focusing on something so many ma…

00:08:29  |   Tue 17 Jun 2025
#63 - Day 1 Affirmation: Stepping Into Your Power as a Handmade Business Owner

#63 - Day 1 Affirmation: Stepping Into Your Power as a Handmade Business Owner

Welcome to Day 1 of our affirmation series! This episode is your gentle reminder that you already have everything you need to succeed in your handmade business.


Together, we’ll ground ourselves, relea…

00:08:25  |   Mon 16 Jun 2025
#62 - The Truth About Etsy Policies (And How to Stay Out of Trouble)

#62 - The Truth About Etsy Policies (And How to Stay Out of Trouble)

Ever had a listing randomly vanish from Etsy with no explanation? 😳 Or maybe you’ve heard whispers about copyright crackdowns and policy changes that left you wondering if your shop is truly “safe”? …

00:09:44  |   Wed 11 Jun 2025
#61 - The Real Reason You're Not Getting Sales (And It's Not What You Think)

#61 - The Real Reason You're Not Getting Sales (And It's Not What You Think)

😩 You’re posting on socials, updating your Etsy listings, and maybe even running the occasional sale... but still not seeing consistent orders? Let’s clear this up once and for all.

In this episode, S…

00:14:07  |   Wed 04 Jun 2025
#60 - Etsy's Algorithm Change (Etsy Q Score) + Etsy’s Q1 Results: What Handmade Sellers Need to Know

#60 - Etsy's Algorithm Change (Etsy Q Score) + Etsy’s Q1 Results: What Handmade Sellers Need to Know

Etsy just dropped their Q1 2025 financial report… and there’s more to it than just numbers. In this episode, I’m breaking down what the latest earnings reveal about where Etsy is heading, how it’s af…

00:14:31  |   Wed 28 May 2025
#59 - How Handmade Sellers Are Making £1k in Just 7 Days (Without a Huge Audience)

#59 - How Handmade Sellers Are Making £1k in Just 7 Days (Without a Huge Audience)

🎧 If you’ve ever thought “I just need more followers to start making decent sales,” this episode is your wake-up call.

Meet Sam and Lydia - two handmade business owners using the same platform, same t…

00:16:34  |   Wed 21 May 2025
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