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In this episode of What You're Wondering, I'm answering the question, "Should I participate in Etsy's sales events?" I'm explaining how Etsy's sales events work, where to sign up, and what participating could mean for your shop. I'm also sharing my experience from the past two years and why it's important to consider your profit margins, Etsy fees, and holiday shipping surcharges before committing to a discount. Etsy's Cyber Specials runs November 23 through December 1, and October 27 is the deadline to opt in for consideration for Etsy's marketing features. Want some personalized help with your Etsy shop? I'm currently accepting applications for a FREE two-week Etsy coaching experience! If you're ready to figure out what's holding your shop back and what to focus on next, I'd love for you to apply. Apply here: Coaching application link Follow the show: 🎙️ Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify Get my newsletter: melissacarroll.co/newsletter Have a question for What You're Wondering? Submit it to melissacarroll.co/question Find me online: Website: melissacarroll.co Instagram: @TheModernEtsySeller Enjoying the show? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it helps other sellers find the show and means the world to me.

In this episode of The Modern Etsy Seller, I'm breaking down the four core components of building and running an Etsy print-on-demand business: Foundation: Establishing the essential pieces of your business.Repeatable Product System: Researching, creating, listing, reviewing, and responding to build and improve your product catalog.Efficiency: Using systems, tools, AI, and other resources to make your work more manageable.Amplification: Finding additional ways to reach potential customers and bring traffic to your shop.We'll talk about what each component involves, how they work together, and why you'll continue working within these different areas as your business grows. FREE TWO-WEEK ETSY COACHING OPPORTUNITY I'm looking for five Etsy print-on-demand sellers to participate in a free, two-week, one-on-one coaching sprint! We'll identify a specific goal for your business, create a plan, and work together to help you make progress. You'll receive three private coaching sessions and Voxer messaging support between calls. Applications close Friday, October 16, 2026. Apply here: coaching application EPISODES MENTIONED Episode 13: Show Up in Search (3S Listing Framework, Part 1)Episode 15: Stop the Scroll: How Your Listing Image Makes or Breaks the SaleEpisode 17: Secure the Sale (3S Listing Framework, Part 3)Episode 27: The Two Background Systems I'd Set Up on Day One Follow the show: 🎙️ Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify Get my newsletter: melissacarroll.co/newsletter Have a question for What You're Wondering? Submit it to melissacarroll.co/question Find me online: Website: melissacarroll.co Instagram: @TheModernEtsySeller Enjoying the show? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it helps other sellers find the show and means the world to me.

Can digital products and print-on-demand products work together in the same Etsy shop? In this episode of The Modern Etsy Seller, I’m breaking down when adding digital products to a POD business might make sense, when it probably doesn’t, and how the two can work together to serve the same customer. We’ll look at examples across several different niches, compare the digital and POD business models, and talk about how this strategy could work for an established shop or an experienced seller starting a second one. I’m also sharing a new tool from AnywhereDigital that caught my attention, especially if you’re interested in personalized digital products and creating more opportunities for customers to shop your related products. If you’ve been wondering whether digital products could have a place in your Etsy POD business, this episode will help you decide. Click to: Sign up for emails  Click to: Check Out Anywhere Digital Click to: Check out AnywherePOD These are affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. It doesn’t cost you anything extra and I ONLY affiliate with companies I truly love and trust! Follow the show: 🎙️ Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify Get my newsletter: melissacarroll.co/newsletter Have a question for What You're Wondering? Submit it to melissacarroll.co/question Find me online: Website: melissacarroll.co Instagram: @TheModernEtsySeller Enjoying the show? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it helps other sellers find the show and means the world to me.

In this episode of What You’re Wondering, I'm answering the question, "Can I Have More Than One Etsy Shop?" I’m covering Etsy’s rules for owning multiple shops, when a second shop might make sense, and when keeping everything together may be the better choice. Follow the show: 🎙️ Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify Get my newsletter: melissacarroll.co/newsletter Have a question for What You're Wondering? Submit it to melissacarroll.co/question Find me online: Website: melissacarroll.co Instagram: @TheModernEtsySeller Enjoying the show? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it helps other sellers find the show and means the world to me.

Scam messages are especially common when you’re a new Etsy seller—and they can be surprisingly convincing. In this episode of What You’re Wondering, I’m answering the question: How can I tell if an Etsy message is a scam? I’ll walk you through some of the most common scam messages Etsy sellers receive, including fake buyers claiming they need your email address or asking you to click a link or scan a QR code to complete a purchase, as well as scammers pretending to be Etsy Support. You’ll also learn two simple checks you can use anytime a message seems suspicious: how to verify whether you actually received an order and how to tell whether a message claiming to be from Etsy is legitimate. If you’re a newer Etsy seller—or you’ve ever received a message that made you wonder, Is this real?—this quick episode will help you know what to look for and what to do next. Follow the show: 🎙️ Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify Get my newsletter: melissacarroll.co/newsletter Have a question for What You're Wondering? Submit it to melissacarroll.co/question Find me online: Website: melissacarroll.co Instagram: @TheModernEtsySeller Enjoying the show? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it helps other sellers find the show and means the world to me.

Etsy has rolled out another round of seller updates, and there are some really useful changes in this one. In this episode, I’m breaking down the September 2026 Etsy updates that I think sellers need to know about, including changes to personalization and Custom Options, the long-awaited third variation, new Shop Stats graphs, Etsy Ads groups, Shared Access, listing appeals, and more. I’ll walk you through what’s changed, how some of these new features can make running your shop easier, and a few important things POD sellers should know before using them. Plus, we’ll talk about Etsy’s new test that could turn eligible digital purchases into physical prints—and why there are still a lot of questions around that one. If you sell on Etsy, this episode will help you get caught up on the changes worth knowing about without having to dig through all of Etsy’s announcements yourself. Follow the show: 🎙️ Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify Get my newsletter: melissacarroll.co/newsletter Have a question for What You're Wondering? Submit it to melissacarroll.co/question Find me online: Website: melissacarroll.co Instagram: @TheModernEtsySeller Enjoying the show? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it helps other sellers find the show and means the world to me.

Have you ever made an Etsy sale only to notice an unexpected Offsite Ads fee? In this quick episode of What You’re Wondering, I’m breaking down exactly what Etsy Offsite Ads are, how they’re different from regular Etsy Ads, and why you may be paying for them even if you never remember turning them on. We’ll talk about the 15% and 12% fees, when an order gets attributed to an Offsite Ad, how to turn them off if you’re eligible, and what happens once your shop reaches Etsy’s $10,000 threshold. I’ll also share why I recommend newer sellers consider opting out while they still have the choice. Follow the show: 🎙️ Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify Get my newsletter: melissacarroll.co/newsletter Have a question for What You're Wondering? Submit it to melissacarroll.co/question Find me online: Website: melissacarroll.co Instagram: @TheModernEtsySeller Enjoying the show? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it helps other sellers find the show and means the world to me.

You’ve put too much time into building your Etsy shop to unknowingly put it at risk. In this episode, I’m breaking down some of the rules every Etsy seller needs to understand, from intellectual property and trademarks to production partners, customer service standards, and other mistakes that can put your selling privileges at risk. We’ll talk about why seeing other sellers do something doesn’t necessarily mean it’s allowed, what to check before creating and listing a product, and what to do if Etsy ever removes one of your listings. Whether you’re new to Etsy print on demand or you’ve been selling for a while, this is one of those episodes that can help you protect the business you’re working so hard to build. This episode is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Follow the show: 🎙️ Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify Get my newsletter: melissacarroll.co/newsletter Have a question for What You're Wondering? Submit it to melissacarroll.co/question Find me online: Website: melissacarroll.co Instagram: @TheModernEtsySeller Enjoying the show? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it helps other sellers find the show and means the world to me.

How much does your Etsy shop name actually matter? In this episode of What You’re Wondering, I’m breaking down what to consider when choosing a name, the checks you should make before committing to one, and why finding the “perfect” name probably deserves a lot less of your time than you think. Follow the show: 🎙️ Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify Get my newsletter: melissacarroll.co/newsletter Have a question for What You're Wondering? Submit it to melissacarroll.co/question Find me online: Website: melissacarroll.co Instagram: @TheModernEtsySeller Enjoying the show? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it helps other sellers find the show and means the world to me.

Some days you’re excited to work on your Etsy shop, and other days not so much. And if you’re relying on motivation to keep you consistent, those days can make it really hard to keep moving forward. In this episode, I’m sharing the Motivation Reset I use on the days when I just don’t feel like doing the work. We’ll talk about four different places you can look to help get yourself moving again, what to do when none of them work, and how to decide when it’s time to push yourself and when it’s time to give yourself a break. Follow the show: 🎙️ Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify Get my newsletter: melissacarroll.co/newsletter Have a question for What You're Wondering? Submit it to melissacarroll.co/question Find me online: Website: melissacarroll.co Instagram: @TheModernEtsySeller Enjoying the show? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it helps other sellers find the show and means the world to me.

Does your Etsy About section really matter—and is it worth spending time on if most buyers probably won’t read it? In this quick episode, I’m sharing why I still think you should fill it out and how much time I think you should actually spend on it. Follow the show: 🎙️ Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify Get my newsletter: melissacarroll.co/newsletter Have a question for What You're Wondering? Submit it to melissacarroll.co/question Find me online: Website: melissacarroll.co Instagram: @TheModernEtsySeller Enjoying the show? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it helps other sellers find the show and means the world to me.

Getting more eyes on your Etsy shop doesn’t have to mean constantly posting on social media or spending more on ads. In this episode, I’m joined by PR expert Gloria Chou to talk about how small business owners and Etsy sellers can build visibility beyond the Etsy platform through PR, media mentions, and the changing world of AI search. Gloria breaks down what PR actually looks like for a small business, why you don’t need a huge brand or a publicist to get featured.  We also talk about how media coverage can do more than send you traffic today, it can help build the kind of authority and online presence that may matter even more as people increasingly use tools like ChatGPT and other AI platforms to discover businesses, products, and experts. If you’ve been wondering how to get your Etsy business in front of more people without relying entirely on Etsy search, social media, or paid ads, this conversation will give you a whole new way to think about visibility. How to reach Gloria Chou: Free masterclass: gloriachou.com/masterclass Instagram: @gloriachoupr Follow the show: 🎙️ Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify Get my newsletter: melissacarroll.co/newsletter Have a question for What You're Wondering? Submit it to melissacarroll.co/question Find me online: Website: melissacarroll.co Instagram: @TheModernEtsySeller Enjoying the show? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it helps other sellers find the show and means the world to me.

Do you have to accept returns or exchanges when you sell print-on-demand products on Etsy? In this episode, I’m talking through what to consider when deciding on your own policy, including what happens to returned products, personalization, return shipping, and how much flexibility you want to give yourself. Follow the show: 🎙️ Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify Get my newsletter: melissacarroll.co/newsletter Have a question for What You're Wondering? Submit it to melissacarroll.co/question Find me online: Website: melissacarroll.co Instagram: @TheModernEtsySeller Enjoying the show? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it helps other sellers find the show and means the world to me.

Feeling stuck in your Etsy shop can make it really hard to know what to focus on next. In this episode, I’m walking you through a simple process for getting out of that uncertainty and making a more informed decision about where your attention should go. We’ll talk about how to look at where you actually are, what your shop is telling you, what deserves your attention most, and how to decide on your next move without reacting to frustration or changing everything at once. Getting unstuck doesn’t mean having every answer. It means having enough clarity to know what to do next. Follow the show: 🎙️ Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify Get my newsletter: melissacarroll.co/newsletter Have a question for What You're Wondering? Submit it to melissacarroll.co/question Find me online: Website: melissacarroll.co Instagram: @TheModernEtsySeller Enjoying the show? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it helps other sellers find the show and means the world to me.

Have you been wondering if you should have different mockups for each of your listing? In this episode of What You’re Wondering, I’m sharing why I actually recommend reusing the same mockup system, how it can make listing faster and easier, and when it might make sense to test something different. Follow the show: 🎙️ Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify Get my newsletter: melissacarroll.co/newsletter Have a question for What You're Wondering? Submit it to melissacarroll.co/question Find me online: Website: melissacarroll.co Instagram: @TheModernEtsySeller Enjoying the show? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it helps other sellers find the show and means the world to me.