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The Modern Etsy Seller Podcast

The Modern Etsy Seller Podcast

By: Melissa Carroll
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Honest insights and simple strategies for print-on-demand and Etsy sellers building businesses while leading full lives. Hosted by Melissa Carroll, teacher, mom, and six-figure Etsy seller helping busy women earn extra income and grow sustainable online businesses.


If you have questions like:

How do I know what to sell on Etsy?

Do I need design skills to start a print-on-demand shop?

How much money can I realistically make selling on Etsy?

How do I get my first sale on Etsy?

How do I write listings that actually show up in search?

Why is my Etsy shop getting views but no sales?
How do I get more reviews on Etsy?
How many listings do I need to start making consistent sales?
Should I be running Etsy ads?
How do I find niches that aren't too competitive?

Then you are in the right place.

I will answer all your burning questions, plus ones you didn't even know you had!!

© 2026 The Modern Etsy Seller Podcast
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Episodes
  • EP 20. Do You Need an LLC to Open an Etsy Shop? | Etsy Tips for Beginners
    Jun 11 2026

    In today's episode I'm answering the question: do you need an LLC to open an Etsy shop? I'll share what that actually means, the reasons some sellers eventually choose to form an LLC, and why this is a decision that can wait until your business is actually up and running. Don't let a legal question be the reason your shop isn't open yet.


    Want My Help?

    If you want personalized feedback on your Etsy listings, I offer listing audits at melissacarroll.co/audit — you'll get a video and written review of up to three listings for just $27.

    Follow the show: 🎙️ Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify

    Have a question for What You're Wondering? Submit it to melissacarroll.co/question

    Find me online: Website: melissacarroll.co Instagram: @TheModernEtsySeller

    Enjoying the show? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it helps other sellers find the show and means the world to me.

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    3 mins
  • EP 19. 5 Ways You're Wasting Time in Your Etsy Shop (And What to Do Instead)
    Jun 9 2026

    Are you spending time on your Etsy shop but not seeing your shop move forward? In this episode, I'm breaking down five of the biggest time traps Etsy sellers fall into and sharing exactly what to do instead. If you're a busy woman building your shop in the margins of a full life, this episode will help you make sure every minute you spend is actually working for you..

    Follow the show: 🎙️ Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify

    Have a question for What You're Wondering? Submit it to melissacarroll.co/question

    Find me online: Website: melissacarroll.co Instagram: @TheModernEtsySeller

    Enjoying the show? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it helps other sellers find the show and means the world to me.

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    15 mins
  • EP 18. What is the Difference Between Views and Visits? | Etsy Tips for Sellers
    Jun 4 2026

    In this episode of What You're Wondering, I'm going over the difference between views and visits.

    Follow the show: 🎙️ Apple Podcasts 🎙️ Spotify

    Have a question for What You're Wondering? Submit it to melissacarroll.co/question

    Find me online: Website: melissacarroll.co Instagram: @TheModernEtsySeller

    Enjoying the show? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it helps other sellers find the show and means the world to me.

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    3 mins
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