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Crickets to Cha-Chings

Gold City Ventures

Crickets to Cha-chings is a podcast for handmade entrepreneurs wanting to uplevel their Etsy shops and take their side gig to a full time income. Join us as we talk marketing for your handmade business, strategy to drive traffic to your shop, how to stand out on Etsy, and running an online business while maintaining flexibility for your family.

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06/05/20 • 45 min

Amanda Peterson transitioned from teacher to Etsy shop owner, and then pivoted her Etsy shop to make a completely different product than she started out with.

Listen in to hear how she changed her business model to something that worked better for her lifestyle, matched her interests, and met customer demand...all while balancing her job as a mom of 5 kids!

Struggling to grow your own Etsy shop? Check out the Etsy SEO Checklist here - laurenkeplinger.com/checklist

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06/05/20 • 45 min

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05/22/20 • 32 min

Mallery Neptune has taken a passionate to serve underserved women in Haiti, and turned it into an ethical, sustainable business that has wide reaching impact. Tune in today to hear her story of the challenges that she faced in building a business in a third world country, how the business has changed over the years, and what she has learned along the way.

Gift of Hope Haiti - https://www.giftofhopehaiti.org/

For more Etsy tips and business savvy - laurenkeplinger.com

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05/22/20 • 32 min

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04/20/20 • 27 min

This week we will talk through 5 Quick and Dirty Tips on how to improve your SEO. All of these tips are in preparation for a master class I am offering Friday, April 24, 2020 at noon. You will need to register for this additional course, but my hope is that together we can take your shop from crickets to cha-chings! Follow the link below to learn more and register!

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laurenkeplinger.com/masterclass

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04/20/20 • 27 min

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04/06/20 • 25 min

In this week’s episode we talk 5 tips to improve your shop during uncertain times. The world is a little off right now, that’s no secret, but how can we use this time at home as an opportunity versus a roadblock? I’ve come up with a few tips to help you get focused on your shop and take advantage of this time.

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laurenkeplinger.com/checklist

laurenkeplinger.com/group/facebook

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04/06/20 • 25 min

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03/30/20 • 26 min

In this weeks episode we discuss strategies that you can employ and things you should keep in mind when starting an Etsy business os that it can work for you. Not everyone is in the same season of life, and the wonderful aspect of Etsy is that it offers endless flexibility. So how can you harness that flexibility to set and achieve your business goals? Take a listen!

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laurenkeplinger.com/facebook

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03/30/20 • 26 min

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03/23/20 • 33 min

Overcoming the Overwhelm - 042

In this week’s episode we talk to Katie Fleming, a former accountant turned entrepreneurial consultant about how to overcome and control your feelings of overwhelm. A lot of you have expressed to me that you are having trouble taking that final leap to launch your shop because you’re feeling overwhelmed. Whether you’re anxious that your shop will flop or that it will gain too much traffic and you won’t be able to control it, we address all of your fears and provide tools on how to face them, today!

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Etsy Roadmap Facebook - laurenkeplinger.com/facebook

Start Your Etsy Shop Email Mini Course - laurenkeplinger.com/etsysetup

Katie’s Website - https://www.katiefleming.co/

Katie’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katiefleming/

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03/23/20 • 33 min

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03/09/20 • 26 min

In this week’s solo episode I talk about some tips that I have for sellers considering expanding into the international market. There are some larger things to keep in mind such as cost to yourself, how to protect yourself, and the best practices when it comes to interacting with your international customer. We address those aspects of international shipping and more, so give us a listen and if you like what you hear, join the conversation in our Facebook group. Links below!

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laurenkeplinger.com/facebook

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03/09/20 • 26 min

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03/02/20 • 36 min

This week we are talking to Etsy shop owner Cindy Funk of Neatokeen, an Etsy store specializing in collectibles and vintage linens. Cindy talks to us about how to successfully brand your shop when the items you carry are one of a kind. We touch on staying in your niche in order to maintain your brand and best practices for interacting with your customers and optimizing your store.

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https://www.etsy.com/shop/NeatoKeen

https://www.instagram.com/neatokeen/

https://laurenkeplinger.com/learn/

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03/02/20 • 36 min

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02/27/20 • 20 min

Are you worried about the changes that Etsy is making to Etsy advertising? This bonus episode will walk you through what is happening, when it is happening, and what the projected impact will be in terms of hard, real-life shop numbers.

Want to continue the conversation -- laurenkeplinger.com/facebook

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02/27/20 • 20 min

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How does an Etsy shop stay relevant as trends and popular items change? Gaby Abrams has built a wildly successful Etsy shop in the ever changing market of digital downloads, and she's here to talk to you about figuring out what is popular, catching on to those "trending items" and turning them into sales machines!

Join the Etsy Roadmap FB Group - laurenkeplinger.com/facebook Download the free SEO Checklist at laurenkeplinger.com/checklist

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06/23/20 • 32 min

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FAQ

How many episodes does Crickets to Cha-Chings have?

Crickets to Cha-Chings currently has 169 episodes available.

What topics does Crickets to Cha-Chings cover?

The podcast is about Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Ecommerce, Podcasts and Business.

What is the most popular episode on Crickets to Cha-Chings?

The episode title 'Pivot Your Etsy Business by Changing Your Products - 047' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Crickets to Cha-Chings?

The average episode length on Crickets to Cha-Chings is 28 minutes.

How often are episodes of Crickets to Cha-Chings released?

Episodes of Crickets to Cha-Chings are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Crickets to Cha-Chings?

The first episode of Crickets to Cha-Chings was released on Apr 29, 2019.

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