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How To Be A Handmade Boss

Steph Cole-Lewis
Etsy
Handmade Business
ADHD
Entrepreneurship
Work-Life Balance
Lavender Gifts
Customer Service
Search Visibility
Shipping Costs
Regency Era
Handmade Bosses
Instagram
Photos
Craft Fairs
Friendship
Teen Accounts
Design Theft
General Product Safety Regulations
Charly Bee Designs
Paracord Bracelets

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 rat... more

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Latest Episodes

Etsy just dropped a whole bunch of updates for 2025 and if you’re feeling a bit lost in the jargon, don’t panic. I’ve got you. 💛

In this episode, I’m breaking it all down plain and simple:

→ What’s actually changed

→ What you need to know as a hand... more

You’ve poured time into your products, uploaded them to Etsy, and maybe you’re even getting some traffic and a few favourites… but sales? Crickets. 😬

In today’s episode, we’re unpacking the real reason why your Etsy listings aren’t converting  and ... more

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If you’ve been scratching your head wondering what to sell or how to stand out on Etsy in 2026, this episode is your treasure map. 🎯

I’m sharing 20 real Etsy niche ideas that are high in demand, low in competition, and full of opportunity - perfect... more

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🎄 Are you really ready for the Christmas rush... or just hoping it’ll all come together in time? In this episode, I’m walking you through a super quick 5-point checklist that’ll help you give your handmade shop a festive glow-up without the stress. more

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Steph
Host of the podcast, helping handmade business owners start, run and scale their businesses, with extensive experience as a multi 6-figure handmade business owner and bestselling author.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 117 ratings
  • Amazing!

    Steph is amazing! I’ve been listening to her podcast from the beginning. She is a wealth of knowledge, easy to listen to, and trust worthy. She is the only person I have come across giving advice that is actually solid and without trying to sell, sell, sell - although her products are also amazing! Steph keeps it real and I look forward to her podcast episode each week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    s_nell
    United States23 days ago
  • So much help!

    I absolutely love listening to Steph. She’s so down to earth, so knowledgeable & so very full of ideas. My absolute favourite podcast! If you have a handmade business & only have time to listen to 1 podcast. Make it this 1!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RhubarbandCrochet
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Interesting listening

    So much value in each episode Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    clebythesea
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Enjoyed it until…

    Enjoyed the show until the string of affirmations. I’ll be back when the schedule goes back to normal.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Didi1082
    United States3 months ago
  • If you have a handmade business, you need to listen, NOW

    Steph has helped me grow my business so much. In the podcast you get so much help, questions answered and support. My favourite episodes are ones where Steph invites people who have grown their business and they talk honestly about running a handmade business!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Annie15805
    United Kingdom4 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the actionable advice provided in each episode for growing a handmade business.
Reviews highlight the practical strategies shared for marketing on platforms like Etsy, which resonate with budding entrepreneurs.
Some listeners express a desire for a wider variety of content, such as guest interviews, to diversify the perspectives shared.
Many find the personal anecdotes from the host relatable and inspiring, fostering a sense of community among listeners.

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#48 - How to keep going when you're not seeing results - AMA (Ask Me Anything)
Q: What would be your best tip to shift mindset and stay motivated to do tasks that you don't enjoy?
Reframe your perspective on tasks, focus on positives, break tasks into smaller chunks, and implement a reward system to stay motivated even when results aren't immediate.
#38 - Crafting Success: Charly's Journey to Niche Mastery and Business Resilience
Q: How did you find the transition going from working for someone versus working completely for yourself?
Charly initially felt panic when she left her job to focus on her business full-time, but after some time, things improved significantly.
#38 - Crafting Success: Charly's Journey to Niche Mastery and Business Resilience
Q: What made you decide to do the paracord?
Charly was influenced by a paracord bracelet made for her boyfriend by his cousin, which attracted attention, leading her to explore making her own version.
#28 How Joining HBSA Boosted Vicky's Conversion Rate From 0.2% to 5.4% - An interview with HBSA student Vicky
Q: Where do you see yourself and your business in a year's time?
In an ideal world, I would like to move out of my kitchen and possibly get a unit that I can convert into a chocolate kitchen.
#28 How Joining HBSA Boosted Vicky's Conversion Rate From 0.2% to 5.4% - An interview with HBSA student Vicky
Q: What impact then would you say the course has had on your journey, on your business?
It's given me focus and direction, helping me move from an expensive hobby to a successful vegan chocolate business.

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