The Naptime Hustle Podcast

In this interview with Whitney, you are bound to leave with so many good takeaways. Whitney met with me a year ago as a new shop owner making $500/month a few months after launching. Now we reconnect with her to see where she's at, what has helped and how she's been able to see significant growth in just one year in her digital download shop.

Ever wish you could find one product design that you could just sell over and over again, without having to start from scratch each time when it comes to design concepts?  This is exactly what Marie from Glow Your Design did. She had a few handmade shops selling physical products that she would send to buyers, this eventually led her to selling digital SVG files so after launching her shop in 2021, she was able to hone in on her customer, offer custom orders, set her products apart from the competition, and all this led to 10,000 in sale orders. So there's definitely a lot I think you all will take away from this episode, without further ado, let's dive into the episode with Marie...

The Naptime Hustle is BACK ❤️, you guys.... I am pumped about this episode! I have taken a much needed break, regrouped, and I am ready to bust out some new episodes for you guys! This one I poured my heart and soul into. I hope you love it! WELCOME BACK!!

Etsy's New Craft Machine Categories, Plus NHP is Taking a Quick Break!Etsy came out with a significant change that impacts all of us digital download sellers, and second, I am taking a small break from hosting this podcast during this summer. Listen in to what's been going on in my life, how to gain clarity in your business and Etsy's latest change to their categories, and how this affects you and me.

Whether you’re brand new to Pinterest or you’ve been marketing on there for a while you want to keep up with all the changes and put it to work for you! To help you do that I’ve invited Kate Ahl, Owner, and CEO behind Pinterest marketing agency, Simple Pin Media. Kate’s explaining all the changes that have come about for 2022, how you can optimize the different ways that Pinners are using the app, and how to utilize Pinterest to not only market our businesses but to grow our email lists too.

Did you know that in July all the experts you need to help you build your craft business are going to be in one place? And during that 2-day Virtual Crafters Summit, there will be chances to win prizes! In this episode, I’m sitting down with Chelly Ontis, owner of We Can Make That, and organizer of the summit. She is sharing what we can expect from the summit and giving you a sneak peek into the topics that will be discussed. We’re discussing ways to increase your bottom line, the mindset issues we have, and how to overcome them and we’re even spilling the tea on a special prize being given away. If you have a crafting business you do not want to miss out on these nuggets of advice from those who have gone before you and the inside knowledge of the summit, where I will be speaking.  

Etsy has done it again, and again, and again. The updates happen almost every month. So what do you do? Do you just leave your shop how it is? In this episode, I go over what exactly did Etsy do with the algorithm and a few things you can do to your shop now so that your shop doesn’t go too funky during these times!

Did you know that in July all the experts you need to help you build your craft business are going to be in one place? And during that 2-day Virtual Crafters Summit, there will be chances to win prizes! In this episode, I’m sitting down with Chelly Ontis, owner of We Can Make That, and organizer of the summit. She is sharing what we can expect from the summit and giving you a sneak peek into the topics that will be discussed. We’re discussing ways to increase your bottom line, the mindset issues we have, and how to overcome them and we’re even spilling the tea on a special prize being given away. If you have a crafting business you do not want to miss out on these nuggets of advice from those who have gone before you and the inside knowledge of the summit, where I will be speaking.  

If you’ve ever had a best seller in your shop then you know it’s an amazing feeling. And you know that over time the sales go down and eventually that high is a distant memory. What you need to understand is how to have best sellers over and over again. That’s why in this episode, I’m breaking down what it takes to know what your customers want and deliver it before they even know they want it. I’m discussing tell-tale signs of trends on the rise, the sweetest place any business owner wants to be, the little things you can’t skip if you want to have a successful business, and what it takes to be one of the top 1% shops on Etsy. If you want your shop to rise to the top and be extraordinary then click the link and listen in as I give you some insight to why my shop has seen continued success.

So you’ve grown your email list and you’re ready to start doing some email marketing… Now what? Well, in this episode, I’m sharing with you the four email marketing hacks that every email marketer needs to know. This is some really good stuff so get ready to take some notes as I break each of the four hacks down into how and why you should do them. If you’re ready to dive into email marketing and you want it to be effective then get comfy and click the link to listen in as I share what really works.

I’ve seen a trend amongst those who are in the startup phase of their business. If you're new then you might find this episode really helpful. Most people who have just launched their shop are wearing too many marketing hats, chasing all the things, and worse, swapping their hats out regularly causing inconsistent action. So in today’s episode, I am sharing the secret to knowing which area to focus your efforts in for faster growth. If you want to focus on the things that are going to grow your business then this episode is for you. 

Getting more traffic to your site through avenues other than social media is a smart plan. I often get asked how this can be done in my private community, on my podcast, and from people I know. It’s such a common question that I decided to answer it here in this podcast episode. Here I will break it down by its three stages and how to maximize your results in each stage. You’re going to think I’m crazy, but trust me, I promise it works. Click the link to listen and start leveraging this tool to grow your business TODAY.

I know a thing or two about jealousy and the paralyzing thoughts that stop us in our tracks. When you close your eyes and envision your dream does it make you smile? It does me too!  I was so close to my dream that I could smell it, but it was yanked out from under me and I struggled to pick myself up and continue. That is until I taught myself how to turn the negative feelings into positive energy. Today I want to help you do the same. Click the link and join me as I delve into my own struggles, how I came out on top, and how you can use these same tips and tricks to turn your feelings of jealousy into jet fuel for your business to take off. 

Most business failures can be linked back to just ONE limiting belief. Want to know what it is? The ones I hit on in the episode are the most common I have seen in acquaintances, students, peers, and clients in my 13 years of helping online businesses grow. Listen in to hear which one you may, or may not, believe yourself, and learn how to overcome it!

So you’re dreaming of living a flexible life with passive income, but now you’re wondering how to get started. Maybe you're not even sure what area of business you should focus on. Recently I've been answering questions like these for a few friends and family members. In this episode, I am giving you the exact advice I gave to them. Listen in as I share how to find the area where you can serve people and where to go from there to really get started.

The question of the hour! How can we run a successful business while taking care of the little humans? Especially when we feel there isn’t any extra time we have to spare. In today’s episode we talk about the tough questions we need to be asking ourselves as well as go through some helpful tips that will help you not only get the work done quickly but the right work that will make the most impact. Listen in!

Etsy is improving as a marketplace for SVG Designers almost daily. There has been a huge surge of online creatives and Etsy has taken a turn and now they have begun to cater to us mamas who have littles and kids still at home. In this episode, I’m covering the twelve ways that Etsy is the perfect marketplace for digital creatives. I’m also sharing the basic essentials you need to get started in your shop and where you should be devoting your time when you’re first starting out.

In this episode, Designer’s Course for SVG Files student Christina Ritch explains how the course helped her really niche down her product offering and in the process, she pivoted so hard that she scrapped her old shop and started fresh in the 3D space. If you're worried about how pivoting my affect your shop or you’re wondering how to even find your niche then listen in as Christina shares what she went through to really find her niche, what she suggests every designer have in their corner and the successes she experienced after she made the pivot.