93. Should I Sell on Etsy? with Jess Van Den

Do the pros of selling on Etsy outweigh the fees they charge? In this episode, Jess Van Den discusses the recent fee increase for Etsy sellers, and she explains why she still recommends the platform. Jess is the owner of Epheriell Jewellery and also helps other creative business owners as the founder of Create & Thrive, so she has so much valuable expertise to share. She discusses her best tips for setting your prices, optimizing your Etsy shop, and managing your time as a new business owner.    Episode Description: In this episode, we’ll discuss the pros and cons of selling on Etsy with Jess Van Den (0:50) Why did you start selling jewellery on Etsy? (2:18) How has Etsy changed since you started? (5:45) Who is Etsy most beneficial for? (11:20) How do you set your prices? (14:58) Why do you recommend Etsy? (21:54) What tips do you have for selling on Etsy? (25:14) How do you balance making with admin tasks? (29:03) How to connect with Jess (38:38)   Resources Pricing Your Jewellery For Profit Webinar Follow Jess, Epheriell Jewellery, and Create and Thrive on Instagram Subscribe to Jess’ YouTube Channel Create and Thrive Website Shop Epheriell on Etsy Jess’ Website Jess Van Den is running a free 2-week challenge for Etsy sellers - the Etsy Shop Spring Clean Challenge - on YouTube this March, and it starts today (21st March 2022)! You can find out more and take part here: https://youtu.be/iw1asr7SGJ4 Find Jewellers Academy on Instagram and Facebook!