Crickets to Cha-Chings
Crickets to Cha-chings is 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 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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219. What a $3M Etsy Seller Knows That Most Shops Don't
<p >Want to know what a $3M print on demand seller says is working right now? 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. Christina also shares insights on scaling across multiple marketplaces, using tools for product research, navigating Facebook ad strategies, and adapting to the rise of AI-generated mock-ups. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow your print-on-demand business...
218. Make 100 Listings With AI + July 4th Ideas
<p >Print on demand seller Ryan Hogue breaks down exactly how he scales designs, automates listings, and spots winning trends before they peak. </p> <p >👉 Check out MyDesigns (the Ai tool Ryan uses): https://go.goldcityventures.com/my-designs</p> <p >👉 Subscribe for weekly tips on Etsy, AI tools, and print-on-demand success.<br /> <br /></p> <p>Chapters</p> <p>00:00 Introduction to Trends in Apparel<br /> 02:50 Leveraging AI for Design Creation<br /> 05:25 Exploring Print on Demand Strategies<br /> 08:16 The Importance of Product Quality<br /> 11:05 Maximizing Sales Across Platforms<br /> 13:22 The Role of AI in Business Efficiency<br /> 15:31 Cost-Benefit Analysis of AI Tools<br /> 1...
217. Your Etsy Printables Look Outdated (Try These 5 Trends)
<p >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.</p> <p >👉 Subscribe for weekly tips on Etsy, print-on-demand, and digital product success.</p> <p > </p> <p >Chapters</p> <p>00:00 Introduction and Lizzie's Entrepreneurial Journey<br /> 01:12 From Corporate to Etsy Success: Lizzie's Story<br /> 02:22 Scaling Etsy Handmade Signs to $12K Months<br /> 03:26 Transition to Teaching and Digital Products<br />...
216. Build Long-Term Wealth with Digital Products - Cody Berman of Retire By 30
<p >Want financial independence faster? Learn how digital products and smart investing can turn side hustles into long-term wealth with Cody Berman, author of Retire By 30. https://retireby30book.com</p> <p >In this episode, Cody Berman shares how he reached retirement by 30 using scalable digital products, resourceful strategies like house hacking, and consistent investing. Discover how small wins from passive income can grow through compound interest, and why retirement is less about age and more about your numbers and cash flow. You'll also see how simple mindset shifts—and even family communication—can accelerate your personal finance journey and help...
215. I Found Etsy's Hidden Gem for Q2 2026 POD Sales
<p >Want to win Q2 with Etsy print on demand? Discover how personalized seasonal gifts can drive real sales for Mother's Day and Father's Day.<br /> <br /> 👉 Join Emily LIVE on April 29 for an exclusive Print-on-Demand training where you'll learn how to turn ideas into income. https://event.webinarjam.com/kn3pk/register/8m43zunm?webinar_id=45&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=partypod&utm_content=chris</p> <p >👉Get the Free 30-Day Trial of Anywhere POD when you use code GOLDCITY30: https://go.goldcityventures.com/anywherepod/</p> <p >In this episode, Chris from Anywhere POD reveals a hidden...
214. She Sold 22,000 Etsy Candles..Here's How
<p >Want to sell candles on Etsy using print on demand—even with zero design skills? In this episode, Emily Odio-Sutton reveals how simple candle labels and smart niche marketing helped her turn ideas into thousands of sales.</p> <p >👉 Join Emily LIVE on April 29 for an exclusive Print-on-Demand training where you'll learn how to turn ideas into income. https://event.webinarjam.com/kn3pk/register/8m43zunm?webinar_id=45&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=partypod&utm_content=emily</p> <p >Learn how to create clean, high-converting designs, use templates to scale faster, and connect with your audien...
213. Etsy Printables: The Top 1% Etsy Seller "Strategy" That Beats Picking a Niche
<p>Summary</p> <p>Join Julie Berninger and Etsy expert Courtney Buteau as they explore her journey from handmade ornaments to top 1% Etsy seller of digital printables. Discover strategies for niche selection, product creation, shop organization, and balancing business with family life.</p> <p>Signup for the POD Webinar with Courtney & Emily on 4/29: https://event.webinarjam.com/kn3pk/register/8m43zunm?webinar_id=45&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=partypod&utm_content=courtney</p> <p> </p> <p>Takeaways</p> Etsy shop success strategies Product research and niche selection Balancing family life with entrepreneurship <p>Chapters</p> <p>00:25 S...
212. These $20+ Digital Products are Trending on Etsy Right Now
<p>Summary<br /> Hannah Gardner from Profit Tree shares high-ticket digital product ideas for over $20 each. Discover how to identify trending products and use Profit Tree's features to boost your online business.<br /> <br /> Takeaways</p> 3 High-ticket digital products on Etsy Profit Tree tool for market validation Trend analysis and product research Leveraging TikTok and social media for sales <p >Chapters<br />00:00 Introduction to Digital Product Trends<br /> 02:59 High Ticket Digital Downloads: Wedding Templates<br /> 06:00 Custom Digital Banners: A Low Competition Opportunity<br /> 09:02 Stained Glass Wedding Welcome Signs: High Demand<br /> 11:55 Exploring Profit Tree: Data-Driven Insights<br /> 18:02 Iterating for Success...
211. The April 30-Day Etsy Challenge
<p >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.</p> <p >Watch the "From $0 to $4,000 Per Month Selling Digital Products" webinar with Cody of Gold City Ventures here to learn more: Watch Here</p> <p > </p> <p >☆ CHAPTERS ☆</p> <p >00:00 Introduction to the 30-Day Etsy Challenge</p> <p >01:01 Live Events and Resources for Success</p> <p >03:44 Using the Challenge Tracker Effectively</p> <p >06:13 Product Ideas for the C...
210. Steal This Etsy POD Strategy from a $725K Seller
<p >Summary</p> <p >👉 Join The Gift Lab for the lowest price ever: https://goldcityventures.com/gift-lab-podcast</p> <p >Want to turn your Etsy shop into a thriving gift-product business? 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. Discover actionable strategies to understand your audience, build a unique brand, and continuously adapt for long-term online selling suc...
