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How To Be A Handmade Boss

How To Be A Handmade Boss

De: Steph Cole-Lewis
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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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  • #64 - Day 2 Affirmation: Believing in Your Products and Your Worth

    #64 - Day 2 Affirmation: Believing in Your Products and Your Worth
    Jun 17 2025

    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 makers struggle with: truly believing in the value of your products and in your worth as a business owner, creative, and CEO of your handmade brand.

    These affirmations will help you reconnect with the joy, meaning, and impact behind what you create, and remind you that your work deserves to be seen, valued, and celebrated. Whether you’re repeating them out loud or just letting the words soak in, let this be a powerful reset for your confidence and mindset.

    Your creativity is your superpower and the world is lucky to experience it. Let’s dive in and light that spark today!

    🌞 Ready to make £1k in just 1 week... without ads, endless posting or overwhelm?

    Join us for the ☀️ Summer Sales Sprint: £1k in 1 Week Challenge...☀️ happening 16–20 June inside our private Facebook group!

    ✨ Free daily live trainings

    ✨ Action steps to start making sales

    ✨ Real results (even with a small audience!)


    🚀 Sign up here (it’s free!)

    🎯 Not sure what’s blocking your sales? Take the free 90-second quiz: Take the quiz


    🌟 PS: Love the podcast? Please leave a review, it helps more handmade sellers find our community and resources!

    ✨ Free resources: Want to move forward without paying yet?

    ✨ Work with us for deeper, transformative support

    ✨ Join my free live mini workshops on YouTube + Facebook most Mondays!


    📲 Follow us on Instagram for the latest content, videos, workshops & updates.


    Keep creating 💙,

    Steph & Team HB xox
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    8 m
  • #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
    Jun 16 2025

    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, release fear, and focus on the small but mighty actions that create momentum and growth. Whether you’re listening in the car, on a walk, or while wrapping orders, let this short audio set you up for a day filled with clarity, intention, and courage.


    You are powerful. You are ready. And your dreams are worth showing up for — today and every day. Let’s dive in!

    🌞 Ready to make £1k in just 1 week... without ads, endless posting or overwhelm?

    Join us for the ☀️ Summer Sales Sprint: £1k in 1 Week Challenge...☀️ happening 16–20 June inside our private Facebook group!

    ✨ Free daily live trainings

    ✨ Action steps to start making sales

    ✨ Real results (even with a small audience!)


    🚀 Sign up here (it’s free!)

    🎯 Not sure what’s blocking your sales? Take the free 90-second quiz: Take the quiz


    🌟 PS: Love the podcast? Please leave a review, it helps more handmade sellers find our community and resources!

    ✨ Free resources: Want to move forward without paying yet?

    ✨ Work with us for deeper, transformative support

    ✨ Join my free live mini workshops on YouTube + Facebook most Mondays!


    📲 Follow us on Instagram for the latest content, videos, workshops & updates.


    Keep creating 💙,

    Steph & Team HB xox
    Más Menos
    8 m
  • #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)
    Jun 11 2025

    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”? 🫣

    In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how Etsy’s policies work in 2025 and how you can protect your handmade business without losing sleep or second-guessing every listing. 😌

    💻 We’ll walk through the real reasons Etsy updates its rules, the most common mistakes sellers make (yep, even without realising it), and what Etsy’s new focus on transparency means for you. 🕵️‍♀️✨

    You’ll learn:
    ✅ What Etsy’s “House Rules” really mean
    📝 4 key best practices every seller should follow
    🚫 The most common IP mistakes (and how to avoid takedowns)
    🔍 Why Etsy is finally shifting from punishment to seller support
    📌 A simple 2-step action plan to protect your shop this week

    This isn’t about scaring you, it’s about empowering you. 💪

    Because when you know the rules, you can sell with confidence and clarity. 🛍️🎉

    🔗 Etsy policies https://www.etsy.com/legal/sellers/

    🔗 The Ultimate Guide to Etsy Policy https://www.etsy.com/uk/seller-handbook/article/22398703823?ref=handbook

    🌞 Ready to make £1k in just 1 week... without ads, endless posting or overwhelm?

    Join us for the ☀️ Summer Sales Sprint: £1k in 1 Week Challenge...☀️ happening 16–20 June inside our private Facebook group!

    ✨ Free daily live trainings

    ✨ Action steps to start making sales

    ✨ Real results (even with a small audience!)


    🚀 Sign up here (it’s free!)

    🎯 Not sure what’s blocking your sales? Take the free 90-second quiz: Take the quiz


    🌟 PS: Love the podcast? Please leave a review, it helps more handmade sellers find our community and resources!

    ✨ Free resources: Want to move forward without paying yet?

    ✨ Work with us for deeper, transformative support

    ✨ Join my free live mini workshops on YouTube + Facebook most Mondays!


    📲 Follow us on Instagram for the latest content, videos, workshops & updates.


    Keep creating 💙,

    Steph & Team HB xox
    Más Menos
    10 m
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