The Naptime Hustle Podcast

Us nap time hustlers are all for passive income when it comes to selling on Etsy, but how about selling handmade products that do the same? Are you intrigued? I sure was when I heard how this busy mom runs her business. Today I bring on Megan Butcher who shows us how she grew her Etsy shop to six figures in just two years while at the same time converting her portion into automated income for herself as a busy mom of two. Tune in to hear just how she did it!

Let’s talk about email marketing. It's hard to know what to write about and how to keep your readers engaged when this is new territory. This is something I struggled with when I started to grow my email list and something that keeps coming up with my listeners. So today we dive into some amazing advice from copywriter and email marketing strategist, Robin Crump. You need to give this one a listen!

"Who am I to be doing this business?" "I am not good enough." "I will never make it." Imposter syndrome is a problem for startup entrepreneurs that holds many back. When we can learn to overcome this and how our own thinking is actually working against us, this is when we will finally spread our wings and take flight. Listen in to find out how!

Did you hear the news from Cricut recently? This made my heart skip a beat for a second until I learned more about it but it got me thinking, "What if?" What if the unexpected happens and this part of my design business was no more? Many went through this in 2020 and we learned that pivoting for some was vital to staying afloat! Today we dive into the best ways to pivot your business when the unexpected happens. Also hear my take on Cricut's change!

In this week's episode, we are hitting rewind on a few great episodes and listener favorites we've had here on the Naptime Hustle Podcast. I asked my private Facebook group which ones were their favorites, and they chose some pretty good ones! Listen in as we discuss shiny object syndrome, surviving super busy seasons in our lives, and what to do if your work is stolen. Let's dive right in!

I was asked the other day in our private Digital Crafting Insiders group how lead magnets work so I thought this would be a good topic to discuss today. A good lead magnet can lead to massive email list growth which can, in turn, lead to massive sales. In this episode, I am going to share with you some key takeaways on creating and using lead magnets to grow an email list that I've learned through the years.

After her baby’s birth, Lindsay struggled with depression and weight gain. She had a hard time adjusting to her new role as a stay-at-home Mom. (FYI: Her precious daughter’s name is Lucy.) Lindsay is my right hand at Pen and Posh. She keeps everything running smoothly. I got to witness her motivational journey firsthand. So what did Lindsay do to find herself again? Listen in to hear her how she overcame defeating thoughts to lose a whopping 90 lbs in 14 months! 

Ever wish you could get a behind-the-scenes look inside your buyer’s mind? Well, if you’re an SVG designer, don’t miss this episode with Heidi Harrison. Heidi is a cutting industry pro who cuts vinyl decals and creates t-shirts for her customers. But this week, she’s sharing what she looks for when buying SVG cut files. Heidi’s unique position as seller and buyer means you get actionable insider advice. Tune in and discover how to give your design customers what they need and make even more sales.