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The Naptime Hustle Podcast

Kasey Clin

The Naptime Hustle Podcast, hosted by Kasey Clin brings creative business moms the right tools, strategies and mindset needed to convert their physically based side hustle into consistent, passive income online all while doing what they do best, creating! With over 10 years of experience helping businesses grow their presence online, Kasey transitioned to her a career as stay-at-home Mom. She since has been blessed to build a six-figure passive business from the ground up in just a few years. She now is the guinea pig for creative moms, going before them and then sharing what she knows. THIS PODCAST IS FOR YOU IF you are a crafter, artist, handmade business owner or multi-level marketing business owner who is tired of trading time for dollars and instead wants to live a flexible, fulfilling life you love doing what you love. This show is for moms who historically have tried selling physical products but haven’t seen the success they had hoped for or are feeling tied down by the demands of their current business. Selling digital products is one of the quickest and most effective ways to automate your income online, especially if you don't already have a following. **Create products once that sell themselves over and over again while you sleep, so you can focus on the more important things! **Put those kiddos down for their naps, pop in some earbuds and kick back. THIS is where you stop trading time for dollars. This is where you claim your life back. This, is the Naptime Hustle Podcast!

The Naptime Hustle Podcast, hosted by Kasey Clin brings creative business moms the right tools, strategies and mindset needed to convert their physically based side hustle into consistent, passive income online all while doing what they do best, creating! With over 10 years of experience helping businesses grow their presence online, Kasey transitioned to her a career as stay-at-home Mom. She since has been blessed to build a six-figure passive business from the ground up in just a few years. She now is the guinea pig for creative moms, going before them and then sharing what she knows. THIS PODCAST IS FOR YOU IF you are a crafter, artist, handmade business owner or multi-level marketing business owner who is tired of trading time for dollars and instead wants to live a flexible, fulfilling life you love doing what you love. This show is for moms who historically have tried selling physical products but haven’t seen the success they had hoped for or are feeling tied down by the demands of their current business. Selling digital products is one of the quickest and most effective ways to automate your income online, especially if you don't already have a following. **Create products once that sell themselves over and over again while you sleep, so you can focus on the more important things! **Put those kiddos down for their naps, pop in some earbuds and kick back. THIS is where you stop trading time for dollars. This is where you claim your life back. This, is the Naptime Hustle Podcast!

167: "Should I Add My New Product to my Existing Etsy Shop?"

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167: "Should I Add My New Product to my Existing Etsy Shop?" 25 Feb 2025

Does your Etsy shop target a specific demographic? Over my 167 episodes here on The Naptime Hustle Podcast, I have gone over making sure that you know who exactly is “your people” This week's episode answers a question I have been getting asked a lot; and the announcement you have all been waiting for… My new course is FINALLY out Sublimation in Photoshop! EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/should-i-add-my-new-product-to-my-existing-etsy-shop We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

166: How Handmade Businesses Are Using Sublimation 25 Feb 2025

Last week we spoke about sublimation and this week we are doing the same. Sublimation is hot in the crafting world right now and with my new course coming out here soon Sublimation in Photoshop I felt like it was needed to cover some of the questions I have been asked about by several in the community. This episode is short but sweet! EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/how-handmade-businesses-are-using-sublimation We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

165: Cut Files versus Sublimation Files, What's the Difference? 25 Feb 2025

I have been asked frequently about sublimation, where it is going, and is really different than svg files. The answer is not a simple yes or no, in this episode I really dive into the difference between files and just what sublimation is all about. Get a pen and paper or your phone's notes app handy as we break down some crucial information that will help you make the most of your knowledge with sublimation. EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/cut-files-versus-sublimation-files-whats-the-difference We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

164: What Designers Need To Know About Sublimation With Angie Holden Part Two 25 Feb 2025

This part two of my interview with Angie Holden from The Country Chic Cottage is where we continue the discussion around sublimation and why it’s a thriving growing area. We talk about everything from materials to print on, printers to use to how to design the best sublimation files for your customers. EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/whats-the-deal-with-sublimation-what-exactly-is-sublimation-with-angie-holden-part-two We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

163: What's the Deal with Sublimation? What Exactly is Sublimation? - with Angie Holden: Part One. 25 Feb 2025

Sublimation has been quite the buzz in the crafting industry. As a digital seller we need to understand what it is, how our customers use these files and other useful tidbits so that we can design for this growing niche of buyers. Tune into the first part of the interview in this week’s episode where I bring on Angie Holden with the Country Chic Cottage to answer all our questions regarding sublimation. EPISODE NOTES:https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/whats-the-deal-with-sublimation-what-exactly-is-sublimation-with-angie-holden-part-one We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

162: Growing a Membership Site From the Ground Up with Elle Drouin from Styled Stock Society 25 Feb 2025

Elle use to send all of her images through Drop Box, and now has turned it into a full-blown website-based membership. In this episode we talk about how Elle was able to grow a membership site, how she grew this from the ground up and, what she did to make this happen. EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/growing-a-membership-site-from-the-ground-up-with-elle-drouin-from-styled-stock-society We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

161: Lost Your Mojo? Follow This Exact Process, It Works. 25 Feb 2025

This week, learn usable techniques on how to ditch the doubt, crush the crutches, and get back to doing what you do best—shining in your personal and professional life. EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/lost-your-mojo-follow-this-exact-process-it-works We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

160: Silicon Valley Bank Collapse and 5 Simple Ways to Safe Guard Your Business When the Unexpected Happens. 25 Feb 2025

So if you are reading this, there is a good chance that you've heard about the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse last week. It is important to note that while this is a scary time, it doesn’t mean that your business is at risk. The unexpected will happen in a moment. Whether you’re starting a business, growing one, or just living life, you need to make sure that bad things don't bring it down. In this podcast, I put together a list of 5 simple things we can do to ensure our businesses are protected; when the unexpected occurs. So breathe, we are all in this together. It is something that can be scary but it is not the end of the world, we must always just be prepared! I hope you enjoy this week's episode! If you loved it or hated it I would appreciate an honest review on whatever platform you are listening on. EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/silicon-valley-bank-collapse-and-5-simple-ways-to-safe-guard-your-business-when-the-unexpected-happens We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

159: Lots of Products, a Thriving Community but No Sales. Time to Jump Ship? 25 Feb 2025

In this week's episode, you get to hear me live in my Facebook group with my students as I go over a particular question asked by one of them named Sandy about layered keynote files. Sandy has been selling these for years on her website and they sell like HOT CAKES…. but over on the Etsy side people are not searching for keynote templates and she is getting some crickets … so what do you do? EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/product-transition-when-to-add-to-an-existing-product-line-and-follow-the-trends We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

158: "My sales have been slow, time to freak out??" 25 Feb 2025

This episode is a good one, I myself have experienced these "slower selling seasons" trust me I think these same doubtful feelings but I have told myself this is a time to get other things done in my business that make me money or could make me money and there are tons of things around here that we are doing to prepare for the busy season ahead of us and you can to! EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/my-sales-have-been-slow-time-to-freak-out We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

157: Digital Downloads and Product Trends of 2023 and How to Stay on Top of Design Trends as a Designer: Part Two 25 Feb 2025

We spoke last week about product trends and which direction I see things possibly moving too. This week we dive a little bit deeper into this topic. There are a lot of question to ask yourself when doing product research, and let's be honest; it can be overwhelming when trying to figure out how to do this! How do I find what people want? What places do I look at for research that my customers would be buying from? The questions....... so many of them to ask, but that is why I am here and why I made this episode that is packed full to help lead you in the right direction! EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/digital-downloads-and-product-trends-of-2023-and-how-to-stay-on-top-of-design-trends-as-a-designer-part-two We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

156: Digital Downloads and Product Trends of 2023 and How to Stay on Top of Design Trends as a Designer: Part One 25 Feb 2025

If you want in on the predictions that could help you get a leg up in your Etsy shop, join me on this week’s episode and hear about where digital downloads and products that are trending are headed. EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/digital-downloads-and-product-trends-of-2023-and-how-to-stay-on-top-of-design-trends-as-a-designer-part-one We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

155: Defeating the Mom Guilt and Discovering Our Inner Empowerment with Steph Tuss 25 Feb 2025

In this week's episode, I interview Steph Tuss. Its a difficult balance at times - guilt of I should be working on the business it needs this, and I didn't get back to that person, then on the flip side we feel horrible if we work while in their presence! Have you ever felt that way? Me too; it can really make you feel overwhelmed!Steph goes over how not feel so much mom guilt and really hits the nail straight on the head of why we feel guilty in the first place!! Mommas this is one jammed packed episode on things we can be doing to help us out. This episode really helped me open my eyes and I hope that it will do the same for you! EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/defeating-the-mom-guilt-and-discovering-our-inner-empowerment-with-steph-tuss We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

154: How to Cultivate a Hands-Off Etsy Shop 25 Feb 2025

You guys are well aware, at the beginning of each year, I choose a word that I focus on for the year. For this year, it's going to be automated. I want to create even more of a passive type of business than I already have. Transitioning to this single mom status, I am finding that my time has been cut in half even further. I have less time than I ever have had before. And so this is going to be my year to automate as much as I can, put as much as I can on autopilot. And I felt like this is a great time also to be sharing how I do all of this. So one thing that I want to go over today in this week's episode is how to automate our Etsy shops even more. EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/how-to-cultivate-a-hands-off-etsy-shop We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

153: The Passive Income Success Model: How It's Helped Me Make 10K in ONE Day 25 Feb 2025

In this week's episode I share how I went from a new stay-at-home mom who made $0, to earning 27K in a month within just a few years. We go over the three stages of a digital product business that gets those new to this area, producing income quickly and at the fullest magnitude possible. So if you are a crafter, DIYer, handmade artist, or motivated to sell digital products that sell themes over and over again so you can focus on more important things, then this is for you! EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/the-passive-income-success-model-how-its-helped-me-make-10k-in-one-day We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

152: Why Selling Digital Downloads is the Solution for Overwhelmed Moms 25 Feb 2025

Happy New Year! WOW, what a year 2022 was for me! This episode is very near and dear to my heart as I pour out my struggles that some of you may not be aware even happened. Now that the new year is in full swing, we have a lot going on here at Kasey Clin, and; I am so excited to share it with you. EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/why-selling-digital-downloads-is-the-solution-for-overwhelmed-moms We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

151: HOW to Find Trending Products and Why Digital Downloads for Crafting Are Exploding 24 Feb 2025

What is trending? This topic is one that I love to touch base about every year because the crafting world is constantly changing..... well in some ways. Have you noticed over the last year how many different machines there have been or the updates they are making to some of the current machines? EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/why-digital-downloads-for-crafting-are-exploding-and-why-this-isnt-going-to-change-stats-included We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

150: Do This ONE Thing and the Etsy Sales Will Come with Whitney Cawood: Part Two 24 Feb 2025

Whitney is back again this week on the podcast. Join us here to learn about how marketing research has helped her make her business grow leaps and bounds over the last year! Plus, Whitney also talks about her and her husband's passion project that; they are working hard on! I hope that this podcast speaks to you as it spoke to me! EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/do-this-one-thing-and-the-etsy-sales-will-come-with-whitney-cawood-part-two We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

149: Stick to the Process, It Works! Major Growth on Etsy in Just One Year with Whitney Cawood: Part One 24 Feb 2025

In this interview with Whitney, you are bound to leave with so many good takeaways. Whitney met with me a year ago as a new shop owner making $500/month a few months after launching. Now we reconnect with her to see where she's at, what has helped and how she's been able to see significant growth in just one year in her digital download shop. EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/what-she-did-to-see-major-growth-on-etsy-in-one-year-my-follow-up-interview-with-whitney-cawood-part-one We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

148: How Over Serving, Failure and One Digital Product Type Led to 10,000 in Sale Orders on Etsy with Marie Canaday 24 Feb 2025

Ever wish you could find one product design that you could just sell over and over again, without having to start from scratch each time when it comes to design concepts? This is exactly what Marie from Glow Your Design did. She had a few handmade shops selling physical products that she would send to buyers, this eventually led her to selling digital SVG files so after launching her shop in 2021, she was able to hone in on her customer, offer custom orders, set her products apart from the competition, and all this led to 10,000 in sale orders. So there's definitely a lot I think you all will take away from this episode, without further ado, let's dive into the episode with Marie... EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/how-over-serving-failure-and-one-digital-product-type-led-to-10-000-in-sale-orders-on-etsy-with-marie-canaday We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

147: And We're Back! Steps to Becoming LIMITLESS! Plus The Game Changer to Increasing Your Etsy Sales 24 Feb 2025

The Naptime Hustle is BACK ❤️, you guys.... I am pumped about this episode! I have taken a much needed break, regrouped, and I am ready to bust out some new episodes for you guys! This one I poured my heart and soul into. I hope you love it! WELCOME BACK!! EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/and-were-back-steps-to-becoming-limitless-plus-the-game-changer-to-increasing-your-etsy-sales We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

145: How to Develop a Marketing Strategy using Pinterest in 2022 with Kate Ahl 23 Feb 2025

Whether you’re brand new to Pinterest or you’ve been marketing on there for a while you want to keep up with all the changes and put it to work for you! To help you do that I’ve invited Kate Ahl, Owner, and CEO behind Pinterest marketing agency, Simple Pin Media. Kate’s explaining all the changes that have come about for 2022, how you can optimize the different ways that Pinners are using the app, and how to utilize Pinterest to not only market our businesses but to grow our email lists too. EPISODE NOTES:https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/how-to-develop-a-marketing-strategy-using-pinterest-in-2022-with-kate-ahl We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

143: Etsy Updates 2022: How to Trump Algorithm Changes Like a Pro 23 Feb 2025

Etsy has done it again, and again, and again. The updates happen almost every month. So what do you do? Do you just leave your shop how it is? In this episode, I go over what exactly did Etsy do with the algorithm and a few things you can do to your shop now so that your shop doesn’t go too funky during these times! EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/etsy-updates-2022-how-to-trump-algorithm-changes-like-a-pro We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

142: Top Hurdles You Need to Overcome, 2022 Craft Business Summit Need-to-Knows with Chelly Ontis 23 Feb 2025

Did you know that in July all the experts you need to help you build your craft business are going to be in one place? And during that 2-day Virtual Crafters Summit, there will be chances to win prizes! In this episode, I’m sitting down with Chelly Ontis, owner of We Can Make That, and organizer of the summit. She is sharing what we can expect from the summit and giving you a sneak peek into the topics that will be discussed. We’re discussing ways to increase your bottom line, the mindset issues we have, and how to overcome them and we’re even spilling the tea on a special prize being given away. If you have a crafting business you do not want to miss out on these nuggets of advice from those who have gone before you and the inside knowledge of the summit, where I will be speaking. EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/top-hurdles-you-need-to-overcome-2022-craft-business-summit-need-to-knows-with-chelly-ontis We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

141: You've Had a Best-Seller, Now What? How to Continue Long-term Sales 23 Feb 2025

If you’ve ever had a best seller in your shop then you know it’s an amazing feeling. And you know that over time the sales go down and eventually that high is a distant memory. What you need to understand is how to have best sellers over and over again. That’s why in this episode, I’m breaking down what it takes to know what your customers want and deliver it before they even know they want it. I’m discussing tell-tale signs of trends on the rise, the sweetest place any business owner wants to be, the little things you can’t skip if you want to have a successful business, and what it takes to be one of the top 1% shops on Etsy. If you want your shop to rise to the top and be extraordinary then click the link and listen in as I give you some insight to why my shop has seen continued success. EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/youve-had-a-best-seller-now-what-how-to-continue-long-term-sales We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

140: Email Marketing Hacks That Are Game Changers 23 Feb 2025

So you’ve grown your email list and you’re ready to start doing some email marketing… Now what? Well, in this episode, I’m sharing with you the four email marketing hacks that every email marketer needs to know. This is some really good stuff so get ready to take some notes as I break each of the four hacks down into how and why you should do them. If you’re ready to dive into email marketing and you want it to be effective then get comfy and click the link to listen in as I share what really works. EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/email-marketing-hacks-that-are-game-changers We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

139: Where to Spend Most of Your Time During the First Phase of the Business 23 Feb 2025

I’ve seen a trend amongst those who are in the startup phase of their business. If you're new then you might find this episode really helpful. Most people who have just launched their shop are wearing too many marketing hats, chasing all the things, and worse, swapping their hats out regularly causing inconsistent action. So in today’s episode, I am sharing the secret to knowing which area to focus your efforts in for faster growth. If you want to focus on the things that are going to grow your business then this episode is for you. EPISODE NOTES:https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/where-to-spend-most-of-your-time-during-the-first-phase-of-the-business We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

138: How to Rock Your Email Growth Exponentially Using These Three Stages 23 Feb 2025

Getting more traffic to your site through avenues other than social media is a smart plan. I often get asked how this can be done in my private community, on my podcast, and from people I know. It’s such a common question that I decided to answer it here in this podcast episode. Here I will break it down by its three stages and how to maximize your results in each stage. You’re going to think I’m crazy, but trust me, I promise it works. Click the link to listen and start leveraging this tool to grow your business TODAY. EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/how-to-rock-your-email-growth-exponentially-using-these-three-stages We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

137: Turning Business Jealousy into Your New Super Power 23 Feb 2025

I know a thing or two about jealousy and the paralyzing thoughts that stop us in our tracks. When you close your eyes and envision your dream does it make you smile? It does me too! I was so close to my dream that I could smell it, but it was yanked out from under me and I struggled to pick myself up and continue. That is until I taught myself how to turn the negative feelings into positive energy. Today I want to help you do the same. Click the link and join me as I delve into my own struggles, how I came out on top, and how you can use these same tips and tricks to turn your feelings of jealousy into jet fuel for your business to take off. EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/turning-business-jealousy-into-your-new-super-power We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

136: The Limiting Beliefs That Prevent 99% of Startups From Growing 23 Feb 2025

Most business failures can be linked back to just ONE limiting belief. Want to know what it is? The ones I hit on in the episode are the most common I have seen in acquaintances, students, peers, and clients in my 13 years of helping online businesses grow. Listen in to hear which one you may, or may not, believe yourself, and learn how to overcome it! EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/the-limiting-beliefs-that-prevent-99-of-startups-from-growing We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

135: The KEY to Discovering Your Lifelong Passive Income Business Idea 23 Feb 2025

So you’re dreaming of living a flexible life with passive income, but now you’re wondering how to get started. Maybe you're not even sure what area of business you should focus on. Recently I've been answering questions like these for a few friends and family members. In this episode, I am giving you the exact advice I gave to them. Listen in as I share how to find the area where you can serve people and where to go from there to really get started. EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/the-key-to-discovering-your-lifelong-passive-income-business-idea We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

134: How to Get a Lot Done as a Naptime Hustling Business Owner with Littles 23 Feb 2025

The question of the hour! How can we run a successful business while taking care of the little humans? Especially when we feel there isn’t any extra time we have to spare. In today’s episode we talk about the tough questions we need to be asking ourselves as well as go through some helpful tips that will help you not only get the work done quickly but the right work that will make the most impact. Listen in! EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/how-to-get-a-lot-done-as-a-naptime-hustling-business-owner-with-littles We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

133: Why is Etsy the Perfect Marketplace for Digital Creatives? 23 Feb 2025

Etsy is improving as a marketplace for SVG Designers almost daily. There has been a huge surge of online creatives and Etsy has taken a turn and now they have begun to cater to us mamas who have littles and kids still at home. In this episode, I’m covering the twelve ways that Etsy is the perfect marketplace for digital creatives. I’m also sharing the basic essentials you need to get started in your shop and where you should be devoting your time when you’re first starting out. EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/why-is-etsy-the-perfect-marketplace-for-digital-creatives We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

132: How Pivoting Your Business Can Lead to Huge Growth with Design Student Christina Ritch 23 Feb 2025

In this episode, Designer’s Course for SVG Files student Christina Ritch explains how the course helped her really niche down her product offering and in the process, she pivoted so hard that she scrapped her old shop and started fresh in the 3D space. If you're worried about how pivoting my affect your shop or you’re wondering how to even find your niche then listen in as Christina shares what she went through to really find her niche, what she suggests every designer have in their corner and the successes she experienced after she made the pivot. EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/how-pivoting-your-business-can-lead-to-huge-growth-with-design-student-christina-ritch We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

131: What You Need to Know About Laser Machines with Emily from That Mom with a Laser 23 Feb 2025

Unless you’ve recently avoided the online world you would have heard all the buzz about laser cutting machines. Well, I have a treat for you today! I sat down with a trusted leader in the laser industry, Emily, otherwise known as “That Mom With A Laser”. If you are interested in getting a laser cutting machine or you want to design SVGs for them, you will definitely benefit from this episode. Click the link and listen in as we chat about the most desired designs for lasers and all the excitement such as fumes, fires, and how to charge top dollar for your designs. EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/what-you-need-to-know-about-laser-machines-with-emily-from-that-mom-with-a-laser We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

130: Are SVG Designers Ready for Glowforge and Other Laser Cutting Machines? 23 Feb 2025

The laser cutting machine is on the rise in the crafters’ market and as SVG designers we need to stay on top of this growing industry. That is why, in this episode, I am sharing with you the action steps for staying on top and riding the Glowforge wave. You also don’t want to miss out on two resources I have for you when creating SVG files for Glowforge. EPISODE NOTES:https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/are-svg-designers-ready-for-glowforge-and-other-laser-cutting-machines We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

129: Finding YOUR Profitable Niche on Etsy with Mim Jenkinson 23 Feb 2025

When it comes to niching down, what team are you on? Is it team niche down or are you of the mind that broader has to be better? Well, no matter which team you currently reside on you're going to benefit from today's episode with Mim Jenkinson of Love from Mim. As a fellow course designer and coach, she and I could talk all day, and we definitely agree on the one true keystone of both of our successes. If you want to know the truth too then grab your iced coffee and click the link to listen in as Mim and I have a laugh over our shared path to success. EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/finding-your-profitable-niche-on-etsy-with-mim-jenkinson We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

128: Is Your Online Business Legally Compliant? Let's Talk About This!! with Lawyer Amira Irfan 23 Feb 2025

"Kasey, I am so worried about copyright infringement and all the legal stuff when it comes to starting a business. Please help!" I get sent questions like these pretty much every other day, and I just want to say. Girl, you are not alone! In today's episode, I bring on Amira Irfan who is a business lawyer, seven-figure blogger, and coach at A Self Guru, an online company that helps entrepreneurs make money online and legally protect their businesses. We have a much-needed conversation surrounding legal compliance on our websites to copyright infringements to trademarks. EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/is-your-online-business-legally-compliant-lets-talk-about-this-with-lawyer-amira-irfan We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

127: Top Etsy and Design Trends for Digital Creatives in 2022 23 Feb 2025

It’s here! Come take advantage of my annual list of Etsy and design trends for 2022. You’ll hear the details of Etsy’s trends and insights article and my list of what you should be selling in your shop this year. Plus Etsy has seen growth in this customer type and it will change things for you. I hope these predictions help your business to be profitable this year. Enjoy! EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/top-etsy-and-design-trends-for-digital-creatives-in-2022 We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

126: SVG Predictions and Cut File Trends of 2022 23 Feb 2025

It’s that time again! This episode has become a tradition and my favorite. I'm constantly watching and looking for the trends to help my own business so I have a nose for what direction things are heading in. Are you ready to hear my 2022 SVG trends and predictions? If you don’t want to get left behind, click the link and listen in as I cover which 2021 predictions came true and what you should be selling this year! EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/svg-predictions-and-cut-file-trends-of-2022 We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

125: Selling on Design Bundles vs Etsy with Aubrey Tate 23 Feb 2025

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. EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/selling-on-design-bundles-vs-etsy-with-aubrey-tate We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

124: How to Pivot Your Business by Honing in on Your Strengths with Whitney Cawood 22 Feb 2025

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. EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/how-to-pivot-your-business-by-honing-in-on-your-strengths-with-whitney-cawood We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

123: Setting New Years Goals That Don't Fizzle Out by the End of January 22 Feb 2025

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. EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/setting-new-years-goals-that-dont-fizzle-out-by-the-end-of-january We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

122: The Right Questions to Ask When Doing Your Year End Review 22 Feb 2025

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! EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/the-right-questions-to-ask-when-doing-your-year-end-review We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

121: Mapping Out Your New Year Plan 22 Feb 2025

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. EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/mapping-out-your-new-year-plan We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

120: Should You Hire a Designer When YOU'RE the Designer?? 22 Feb 2025

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. EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/should-you-hire-a-designer-when-youre-the-designer We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

119: Making Six-Figures the First Year by Selling Print-on-Demand Products on Etsy with Jonathan Marks 22 Feb 2025

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!!! EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/making-six-figures-the-first-year-by-selling-print-on-demand-products-on-etsy-with-jonathan-marks We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

118: Why Selling Digital Products on Etsy is a Whole New Ball Game 22 Feb 2025

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. EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/why-selling-digital-products-on-etsy-is-a-whole-new-ball-game We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

117: The Secret Sauce Solution to Automated Etsy Sales While on Vacation 22 Feb 2025

The holidays are on their way. Do you want to take time away from your shop to be with your loved ones? If you do, then hear me out! In my experience putting my shop into vacation mode, or paused, always led to a slump in my sales while I was away. In the beginning, I was too afraid to take time away, and then when I did, I thought I had to settle for a drop in sales, but over time I’ve learned little hacks to automate my shop beyond the already automated business that selling digital files on Etsy is. If you want to spend your vacations from your shop stress-free, knowing that everything is taken care of then listen to this episode, where I am sharing my list of secret sauce solutions to automated Etsy sales while you’re on vacation. EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/the-secret-sauce-solution-to-automated-etsy-sales-while-on-vacation We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy

116: Top Strategies to Creating a High Converting Funnel with Michelle Fernandez 22 Feb 2025

This time last month, we were talking about creating your first marketing funnel. Episode 111 Creating Your First Funnel - The Necessary Steps to Automated Marketing. I hope you listened to that episode but if not, you might want to start there. In this episode, I’m sitting down with growth strategist Michelle Fernandez and we’re talking about the nitty-gritty of funnels. There is so much value in this episode I can barely fit it all into these show notes. We covered What funnels do, why you should be using one, the types of funnels you might use, how to get the most out of them, the most important parts of the funnel, and the mistakes that newbie funnel builders make. I know that just like me you want your business to be a success. We work so hard and sometimes I think we might be working too hard. So, If you want to learn how to use funnels to help you increase your conversion rate then grab your notebook, put in your earbuds, and get ready as Michelle dives deep into the “where”, “what”, and “how” of using a marketing funnel. EPISODE NOTES: https://kaseyclin.com/blogs/podcast/top-strategies-to-creating-a-high-converting-funnel-with-michelle-fernandez We are in the process of uploading all of our previous podcasts since they got deleted! We are working on getting everything back up and running. Thank you for your patience! Thanks for listening! Click one of the links below to. Learn how to design for crafting machines such as Cricut, Silhouette, Glowforge, sublimation or embroidery. Check out my designs on Etsy