The Naptime Hustle Podcast

Selling on Design Bundles vs Etsy with Aubrey Tate

Selling on Design Bundles vs Etsy with Aubrey Tate

If you run in SVG circles then you know about Etsy, but in this episode, we’re talking about Design Bundles and we’re comparing the two. My guest, Aubrey Tate, has seen great success in her Etsy shop but about six months ago she decided to open a shop on a second platform. She’s spilling the tea on all the similarities and differences plus I asked if she has a favorite. Grab your earbuds and click play to listen in as Aubrey shares the deets on both platforms. 

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How to Pivot Your Business by Honing in on Your Strengths with Whitney Cawood

How to Pivot Your Business by Honing in on Your Strengths with Whitney Cawood

This week, my guest, Etsy shop owner Whitney Cawood, is sharing with us how focusing on her strengths and making pivots to maximize them is growing her business and her income. The changes she has made have led her from teaching first grade to owning her mockup shop on Etsy. Listen in as Whitney lays out the things you’ll need if you want to grow your own mock-up business, plus she let us in on a few secrets to her success. Some of them came from advice I gave on my podcast. Grab your earbuds and listen in as Whitney and I talk about how honing in on your strengths and pivoting when necessary can lead to growth in your business. 

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Setting New Years Goals That Don't Fizzle Out by the End of January

Setting New Years Goals That Don't Fizzle Out by the End of January

It’s a new year so it’s time to set our goals. We’ve all been there. We set our goals, we are on board and ready to go, but then it takes approximately three and a half weeks for those goals to fizzle out and go “Pop”. Not this year! This year I am going to help you set some goals that won't fizzle out by the end of January? I’m sharing the steps that I use to set my goals and I found an article from Forbes to compliment what I am already sharing with you. When I use these steps I hit my goals almost every time so grab your pen and paper, settle in and click play to listen.    
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The Right Questions to Ask When Doing Your Year End Review

The Right Questions to Ask When Doing Your Year End Review

As I said last week, these last few episodes of the year are all about the “How” when it comes to getting ready for the new year. This week I’m showing you how to reflect on your business from this year and use that information to set the right goals in the year to come. I’m discussing what areas you should look at and I’m giving you specific questions to ask both yourself and your customers. Asking the right questions about where your business currently is will steer you in the direction you want to go for the new year. I break down each question to help you understand why it’s vital and where to get the answer. I’m also going over a list of variables you want to consider when you review all of this information. This year-end review is a good way to make sure that your business is exactly where you want it to be and that you're headed to the place where you can see yourself being for the rest of your life. If you’re setting up your goals for next year then I invite you to click the link and come listen to the Podcast!
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Mapping Out Your New Year Plan

Mapping Out Your New Year Plan

Are you planning out next year’s content and listings? Here’s some help for you. I’ve been at this for a while and I’ve learned a few tricks to simplify the process. In this episode, I’m sharing my step-by-step process to plan out your content and listings then map them out in the calendar for the new year so you can implement them without all the overwhelm.  Listen in as I go over my process, why I choose to plan for months instead of the year, and what I need you to start doing right now to make this process easier on you next year.
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Should You Hire a Designer When YOU'RE the Designer??

Should You Hire a Designer When YOU'RE the Designer??

As my business started needing me more in capacities outside of design I realized that I needed help with creating designs for my Etsy shop. The first thing I thought was “Can you even do that?” The answer is Yes, you can hire someone to create your designs and it’s made a world of difference for me in my business. These days I’m still the main designer but outsourcing parts of the designs process to somebody I trust has been such a blessing and a big weight off of my shoulders. If you are feeling pulled to other parts of your business or you just want some help with designs then listen to this episode, where I share why you should outsource, where to find the help, and the tips that made my experience worthwhile.     
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Making Six-Figures the First Year by Selling Print-on-Demand Products on Etsy with Jonathan Marks

Making Six-Figures the First Year by Selling Print-on-Demand Products on Etsy with Jonathan Marks

One of the things we have in common is that our goal when we started our businesses was to be successful, earn money, do something we love to do, and have the freedom to live our lives. That’s why I want to give you a special treat. In this episode, I’m interviewing Jonathan Marks, our very first male guest on the show, but more importantly, he is a Print-on-Demand shop owner who started his business and within the first year he hit Six Figures. Listen 🎧 in as Johnathan shares the details on what it takes to be successful, his methods for saving time, and he shares his personal POD vendor preferences. Grab your hot cocoa and your earbuds then click play!!! 

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Why Selling Digital Products on Etsy is a Whole New Ball Game

Why Selling Digital Products on Etsy is a Whole New Ball Game

Do you feel like it’s way harder than it should be? I understand where you are! I was there before! When I first started out I thought surely there was something wrong with me. Nothing I tried fit me or my life. I thought I would never succeed. The secret was that I had to find my special thing. I’m so excited to talk about this because you might find your special thing today. In this episode, I’m talking about my list of pros and cons of selling digital designs on Etsy vs. selling physical products. If you’re intrigued with this whole digital design thing then put in your earbuds and click play to listen as I go over why selling digital designs has me so passionate and wanting to teach other people. Oh, And there’s a special announcement you don’t want to miss.
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