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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 23 minutes
- Episodes
- 79
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
#18 - What should I pay myself, as a handmade business owner?
💙 Wondering what you should pay yourself in your handmade business? ... it can be a tricky one 💪
💸 In this episode I walk you through how I manage my finances as a handmade business owner and the step…
#17 - How to stop overwhelm in your handmade business
😩 Feeling overwhelmed and like you're doing EVERYTHING? You're not alone...I promise ❤️
🚦 In this episode, I'll be giving you advice on how to stop overwhelm in its tracks.
🥺 Drawing from my own expe…
#16 - This is why your handmade business is HARD (business lessons part 2)
⭐️ Back for more handmade business help?
💪 In part two of our business lessons series, we're delving deeper into why entrepreneurship can be tough...especially if you are a handmade business owner
💙 …
#15 "Joining the HBSA was, hand on heart, the best thing I've done" Live with Handmade Bosses student Pash
💙 I loved recording this episode with Pash.
⚡️ Join me as I interview Pash about her transition from a highly regulated scientific marine biology career to running her own handmade ocean-themed glass…
#14 - The HARD Handmade Business Lessons NOONE Talks About
✋ Are you ready for some real talk?
💪 In this episode, we're diving into the hard business lessons that nobody talks about.
📍From failure and rejection to the tough decisions business owners face, we…
#13 - The BIG Update - Ecommerce world update - Etsy, Shopify, Instagram, etc
🚀 Are you struggling to keep a track of ecommerce updates that impact your business?
💙 We've done all the research, so you don't need to!!
😀 We delve into important updates across popular platforms lik…
#12 - My first LIVE episode answering your handmade business and Etsy questions
🥳 Exciting news! 🗞️
🔊 Get ready for our first-ever live episode where I'll be answering your burning questions about your handmade business and Etsy.
🔥 Join me for an interactive session filled with in…
#11 "There's something about you that clicked...and I invested in myself" ... Live with Handmade Bosses student Karen
💙 In this special episode I'll be chatting to one of our Handmade Bosses students, Karen.
💬 We'll be talking all things business, getting to know Karen and her journey more 😀 From Accounting to Crafti…
#10 - When should I start an email list?
Are you wondering when to start your email list?
In this episode I'll be helping you decide when the time is right for you and your handmade business.
Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just s…
#9 - Can you have a handmade business without social media?
A question I'm asked on a regular basis is "do I have to be on social media to make sales in my handmade business?" Join us as we explore this intriguing question.
From examining the reasons why you m…
#8 - When should you trademark your business?
Are you wondering when to trademark your handmade business? Tune in as we break down the ins and outs of trademarking. From what a trademark is, how to trademark your business, understanding the impo…
#7 Starting a new Etsy shop or Handmade business? This is your to-do list
Starting a new Etsy shop or handmade business? Get ready to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey with our ultimate to-do list.
Tune in for essential tips and tasks to set up your shop for success f…
#6 - An URGENT Update On Etsy's Future.
In this episode we delve into Etsy's Q1 financial results and the implications for handmade businesses on the platform. You DEFO want to listen to this.
Dive in to the challenges faced by Etsy seller…
#5 - How to Get Your Products Ranking in Search Results
Struggling to get your products noticed online? In this episode, we're diving into the nitty-gritty of getting your products to rank in search results.
Join me as we explore actionable strategies that…
#3 - What Should I Sell?
Got a bunch of product ideas bouncing around, but unsure which one to pick for your handmade business? Don't worry, I've got your back! In this episode, I share with you how to choose what to sell, a…
#4 - How Do I Resurrect A Dead Shop?
Is your shop feeling like it's stuck in a rut? Maybe it's been years since you last updated your listings, or maybe you're ready to dive back in and give things another shot.
Whatever the case, there…
#1 - The Beginner's Guide to the Etsy Algorithm
Are you tired of the guessing games when it comes to Etsy's search algorithm? Want to know what really moves the needle for your shop's visibility? In this episode, I dive deep into the mechanics of …
#2 - Take the Leap from 9-5 to Running Your Own Business
I've been right where you are, ready to leap into the world of entrepreneurship. In this episode, I'm sharing my journey from a forensic science career to crafting my successful handmade jewellery bu…
How To Be A Handmade Boss Podcast Trailer
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 len…