There's a hidden force inside your Etsy shop that may be lowering your conversion rate, and it has nothing to do with SEO, photos, or pricing.

It's called psychological reactance, the mental pushback buyers feel when a listing sounds too controlling, too defensive, or too restrictive.

In this episode, we break down what reactance is, why Etsy sellers trigger it so easily, and how to rewrite your policies, disclaimers, and descriptions to keep buyers feeling confident instead of constrained.

You'll hear real examples pulled from actual Etsy listings and learn simple rewrites that instantly change how trustworthy your shop feels.

Most Etsy shops accidentally price themselves right out of sales.
They're not cheap enough to appeal to deal-seekers,
and not premium enough to justify their higher price.

Learn what to do to land in the safe place! 

https://www.skool.com/grow-my-etsy-shop-3051/about

Lots of spinning plates? First thing you need to do is figure out is the plate your spinning needing to be spun?

ha.. That was a weird sentence. 

Ok - if you are wanting to be a founder in my new group that I am starting - sign up here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qVPflGOzf-arqG5dATyoMEQJsl9r63_PzokHOqMOxoQ/edit#response=ACYDBNggBVwkVSQMqce2D76FrWctWDkg9oBrlGQT2ae9Pag6ZTdzTJQ-tQFuVtgX-IslE3o

Your packaging and way you present your product can make the difference between landing a wholesale order or missing the boat - Lets talk about how we can get you set up and selling right! 

Shout out to Rich for sending me an email and saying that I didnt post this friday! Turns out I forgot to hit publish.

This episode is all about those who are just starting out and what you should be doing. Also, if you are looking to banch out, this is a great episode for you as well! 

Want to sign up for this new shop workshop?

Happening Here: https://www.growmyetsyshop.com/workshop

Hey! 

It's a good episode. Enjoy.

- Jered 

Ready to get your ads COOKING for you! 

This episode we talk about how to do that AND how you can now get into the masterclass for ads that will help you scale your shop!

Here is the link: https://www.growmyetsyshop.com/adsmasterclass

Hey Guys!

I got on to talk about one thing and just went a different direction. I had a lot of meetings with Etsy shops this week, so I felt like you might want to learn what I was seeing. 

Don't want to miss the black friday stuff? 

Join the group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/723917178191483

Did you hear? Black Friday will have some new SEO stuff to really help you grow!

Join the group to make sure you don't miss the deal! 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/723917178191483

In todays episode, we break down small ways to change how your speak, and write that can paint a completely new picture for your buyers.

Ok - You want to work with me right? - Be brave and get your name on my list already! 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYC6bMqj4SeAe5xZ9afMCbO2L9gGOO6twlWxB1KzfUCOfPOA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Inventory. The worst. 

Let me help you get it figured out quicker!

Mentioned in this podcast - 

Email support - https://www.growmyetsyshop.com/email

Website support - https://www.growmyetsyshop.com/converting-website

Hey- Let's talk about hwo to use software to grow your business.

I mention a few things in this podcast!

1. Here is my newest Youtube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMCZ1CbpfXg&t=77s
2. Here is my 20% off Sales Samurai Discount Link : https://salesamurai.io/378.html (use the code " Growmyetsyshop " )
3. Here is my FB group if you want to continue the chat! - https://www.facebook.com/groups/723917178191483

I got on this podcast right after I watched another video that really bugged me. This podcast is mainly me just being mad, but I think there are some good lessons in there as well...ha

In other news.. here is the video that I made for youtube : https://youtu.be/06jyzr1R9l4

Its that time of year, All of etsy is going ham right now to get ready for Q4. Want a clear list of "to-dos" to have your best year on Etsy? Listen in!

Also - if you listen all the way till the end, you will hear about this form I have - https://forms.gle/h4J8LSRyfpuzhM9r6

Here are 3 things I see that are hurting people from growing their Etsy shops.

Here is my open form question form - https://forms.gle/afW2XQdpo2hCLHSi7

Ask me anything and I'll respond! 

Today we will be going over the first couple seconds of the buyers experience. How we can razor in to get the best results!

Here is the youtube video I reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FIWwwpLo78&t=369s

Here is where you can sign up for the growth program: https://www.growmyetsyshop.com/growth-plan

This is part 2 of getting Etsy ads to work for you!

Learn what numbers to look at and what the actually mean! 

I am opening up a growth group in October! In these groups, we work together to get your shops results! 

Get your name on my list and I'll reach out with some info! 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYC6bMqj4SeAe5xZ9afMCbO2L9gGOO6twlWxB1KzfUCOfPOA/viewform

Time for an Etsy Ad update. Etsy is always twisting things around so its best we stay on top of what is working. 

Join me today with this Part 1 episode of how to make Etsy ads work for you! 

Also - Growth Program for next month... Wanna work with me to get your ads going?

Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYC6bMqj4SeAe5xZ9afMCbO2L9gGOO6twlWxB1KzfUCOfPOA/viewform

Etsy has been in lab and has a new program called Save and Share. Let's take sometime to learn how to best use this new tool to help grow our business!

If you want a quick walkthrough on how it works - Check out the youtube video I made for it here - https://youtu.be/jtov54DrTdo

Hey Guys! Let's talk Google. 

In short, if you are successful with Etsy ads, you are probably ready for some Google love. However, can be scary jumping into ads without knowing much about it. 

In todays cast, we'll walk you through all the scary parts!

Here is the thing I talked about - https://www.growmyetsyshop.com/converting-website

Oh, the american busy culture.. gotta love it. 

This is a great episode for those who are working long hours in your etsy shop. It's time to face the music and start looking for growth.

Speaking of growth - let me help you - Check it out here - growmyetsyshop.com 

Hey guys! This episode is a bit deeper about its awesome information to know! 

Love to invite you guys to spend sometime with me this fall and help Grow Your Etsy Shop! 

Get your name on the list here: https://www.growmyetsyshop.com/growth-plan

You can also join via facebook with other podcast listeners here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/723917178191483

Being a solo business can at times mean you have to sell yourself. This is something that can make just about anyone uncomfortable.

Let me help you with how you can sell yourself without sounding like a tool! 

growmyetsyshop.com

I'm BACK!

In todays episode - I'll be diving into what your net steps look like if you are either:

A. Not seeing sales

B. Seeing decent sales

C. Crushing it

We can at times get stuck on what we should be doing next. Don't feel this way anymore!

I had a great meeting with a group of etsy sellers who spoke about burn out. I learned some stuff that i want to share with you today!

We made it! To the last replay of the summer! This one is a banger and one of the first episodes I did! 

Here's a link to the guide I was talking about - https://www.growmyetsyshop.com/post/what-over-50-people-said-popped-on-etsy-free-download

Enjoy! 

This was done over a year ago but everything still stands true! I believe this is one of the most popular podcast episodes because new shops are always looking for advice.. ha

Enjoy it! 

Hey! This is another popular episode released in jan. I have added a few notes at the start because AI is always changing!

Enjoy! 

For the month of July I'll be replaying some of the most downloaded episodes from the past!

In today's episode: We break down how SEO works. I assume this is a popular episode because everyone wants better SEO.

Enjoy!

In todays episode, we are going to talk about what Etsy recently accounced about dropshipping and how that will effect you (even if you're not dropshipping!).

Last day to get 70% off on the email modules! 

growmyetsyshop.com/email 

By now you should know the importance of understanding WHO you sell to. Let me ask you some questions to help open up your net and capture more sales to your shop. 

Last week for email templates! - growmyetsyshop.com/email

New to Etsy or have less than 150 sales?

Join me monday - growmyetsyshop.com/workshop 

Etsy made a change... And I don't like it.

Learn what this change means for you and how you can get ahead of what is to come!

I mentioned a prompt in here for ChatGPT - Here it is:

Don't you hate it when you see all these buyers rushing to your listing only to leave you high and dry? 

Lets talk about that! 

MY DONE FOR YOUR EMAILS ARE FINALLY READY! This bad boy has video walk throughs of every step you need to win email subscribers and all the written templates to get them to come back!

https://www.growmyetsyshop.com/email

PODCAST LISTENERS GET 70% OFF! 

Check it out! - growmyetsyshop.com/email

Today, we are breaking down exactly when to bring up your guarantee and how to use that guarantee to get more sales!

I will alos being sharing email gold nuggets this whole month at the start of every episode! 

So listen in for that! 

Get your name on the new shop workshop here: https://forms.gle/RimbDCnEhpP7QqGM9

There was a little thread in my facebook group talking about how to get customers out of Facebook groups. Let me walk through the best way to do it!

Want to join my Facebook group? 

Do it here- https://www.facebook.com/groups/723917178191483

Want to get more info about the new shop workshop - Here is the place! 

https://forms.gle/sRzRKDvrHU9dtFYd6

Let's break down The Etsy Ads new changes and figure out how we can continue getting results!

Catchy headline, right? 

I saw a youtube video that claimed social media hurt your Etsy shop. Learn the truth here.

Here is a recent youtube video for you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDu6m1cNFMw&t=6s

Here is a waiting list for those who want some new shop love: https://forms.gle/2wZA2BQb9xseLGgA9

I cant get over how smooth Mariah's voice is. Honestly, I should have her tell me stories before bed in her podcast voice cause this thing is smooth! 

Anyways - This episode is about those ideas that keep jumping in your head. Are they worth listening to? Is it best to igrnore? 

Listen in to learn some great stuff!

Learn how to ease your buyer in making the right choice when you offer multiple variations.

Work with me!

https://www.growmyetsyshop.com/growth-plan

Be better at social media.

Here are the 6 steps.

1. Hook
2. Pain
3. Empathy
4. Soultion
5. Reason 
6. CTA

Here are the instagram accounts that I think are doing a great job

@laurenlikesblogs - https://www.instagram.com/laurenlikesblog/

@watercolor.wednesday - https://www.instagram.com/watercolor.wednesday/

Here is where we need to make a shift. 

Entrepreneurs see their struggles with a problem differently than an etsy shop owner. 

Learn how to overcome your problems the right way. 

Being balanced in SEO means that you are being found by those who need inspiration and by those who know what they want.

When balanced, you will be able to scale your ads better, and find more success from new listings.

Let's take a month working together and get you all set up right! - Click here to sign up - https://www.growmyetsyshop.com/growth-plan

First of the month! Let's work on you! Learn how emotions can be felt and delt with to clear your path as a business owner.

Ready to start finally taking growing seriously?

Sign up for May Growth Program! 

https://www.growmyetsyshop.com/growth-plan

One thing we work hard on in the growth program is getting conversions up. I am going to share one of those "light bulb" moments that can help take your etsy shop conversion rate up.

I just opened up the May spots for the growth program. Get with a small group of etsy shop owners and lets spend a whole month together getting that store unstuck!

https://www.growmyetsyshop.com/growth-plan

Awwwwww 🥲 the 100th episode! Thank you to everyone who has supported me with your ears! 

I mentioned this youtube video at one point - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cj4__jH-nek&t=20s

Want to not miss the next Q/A? Follow me on instagram 

@growmyetsyshop 

https://www.instagram.com/growmyetsyshop/

Love you all! 

This is not something I have I tried myself. But I am starting to see a theme.. and I like it. 

Try it and let me know what you think!

Have a comment? Leave it in the FB group here : https://www.facebook.com/groups/723917178191483

• What TikTok Shop and Faire.com are (and why they matter in 2025)

• Pros and cons of each platform for handmade + small batch sellers

• What tasks your VA should be handling (and how to set them up for success)

• How to stop bottlenecking your own growth by doing everything yourself

Watch On Youtube - https://youtu.be/htcGx9_BID8

The more successful we get, the less we pay attention to the noise around us. This can be a feeling of freedom but also be the reason that business starts to take a hit.

Let me help you see the correct way of dealing with those shops trying to knock you off! 

https://www.growmyetsyshop.com/growth-plan

Why is it that starting a business is so fun, only to become the hardest thing in the world? Why can't we always keep the same joy and love for our business from start to finish? When does owning a business actually become easy again. 

Learn from Mariah on how this can be done!

Want to have Mariah walk through the model with you.. for free? 

Email me here to try it out! : growmyetsyshop@gmail.com

I was orginally going to talk about techniques that would help your pictures stand out, but it sorta morphed into how I determine if a picture is actually going to work for you. 

It's got some good stuff in it so enjoy! 

If you want the youtube video I refer to, check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FIWwwpLo78