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Crickets to Cha-chings is a podcast for handmade and digital entrepreneurs wanting to uplevel their Etsy shops and grow their business. Join us as we talk marketing for your 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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- 2 days ago34 min
226. How Julie Listed 167 Etsy Products With AI in 3 Weeks
Julie has listed 167 digital products on Etsy in the past few weeks, and she isn't glued to her computer to do it. In this episode of Crickets to Cha-Chings, Cody and Julie share how they're using ChatGPT and Claude to keep their Etsy listing systems running in the background (even from their phones), what's actually selling, and the results from the first cohort of the 50 Listings with AI Challenge. 👉 Join the 50 Listings with AI Challenge (Nov 9–23): https://goldcityventures.com/50-listings-ai-challenge/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=ai-challenge&utm_content=cody-julie You'll hear how Julie's AI-made trick-or-treat signs and costume contest kit sold on Halloween night, why AI opens up competitive niches like bachelorette and wedding, and how to use AI to update your own templates if you'd rather not generate art at all. Plus, Cody shares the numbers from cohort one: 1,600+ listings in two weeks, and students' confidence with AI jumping from under 40% to over 85%. Chapters 00:00 Julie's 167 AI listings in a few weeks 01:09 Running your AI systems from your phone 02:02 From idea to listed in about 8 minutes 04:03 Students making sales within days 04:47 The research tools we're using: EverBee, eRank and ProfitTree 05:40 How the 50 listings in 2 weeks challenge started 07:02 What sold on Halloween: trick-or-treat signs and a costume contest kit 10:01 Why AI opens up competitive niches for Christmas 12:16 Using AI to update your own templates 13:22 The real time-saver: automating the boring tasks 15:11 Cohort one results: 1,600+ listings in two weeks 18:35 Why AI skills pay off beyond Etsy 21:54 What's included in cohort two 25:12 Can't make the lives? How Q&As work 26:28 The software you'll need 28:15 Who the challenge is (and isn't) for 32:24 A thank-you to cohort one 33:50 Shop Brain and where to sign up 📚 Learn More 📚 👉 50 Listings with AI Challenge: https://goldcityventures.com/50-listings-ai-challenge/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=ai-challenge&utm_content=cody-julie The challenge runs November 9–23 with Digital (Sasha), POD (Emily) and Both options. Setup videos unlock as soon as you join, and every live Q&A is recorded. 👉 Special Discount on EverBee: https://go.goldcityventures.com/everbee 👉 Free 30-Day Trial of Anywhere POD (code GOLDCITY30): https://go.goldcityventures.com/anywherepod/ 👉 Free Trial of ProfitTree: https://go.goldcityventures.com/profittree-free-trial 👉 Questions? Email us at team@goldcityventures.com 👉 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/l8ycgKgh458 Follow Julie, Cody, and Gold City Ventures: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goldcityventures Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goldcityventures This episode may contain affiliate links for products or services that we use and truly believe in. If you click on one of them, we'll receive a commission. This episode is in no way associated with or endorsed by Etsy, Pinterest, Google, or any other company mentioned in this episode.
- 2 weeks ago39 min
225. Want 100 Sales By Christmas? Check This Out
Discover how to use AI tools to create Etsy digital products, find profitable ideas, and save time without falling for misleading data. Julie Berninger and Sasha Hutchison share practical Etsy seller strategies, from keyword research and market analysis to holiday product ideas that can help your shop stand out. Learn how to create eye-catching mock-up templates and product listings, navigate platform policies, and prepare for the holiday season with Holiday Boot Camp events, templates, and prizes. Plus, discover why validating AI-generated research matters before investing time in a product idea—and how smarter digital marketing can support your Etsy growth. 👉 Subscribe for weekly tips on Etsy printables, AI tools, and digital product success! 👉 Join the E-Printables Course: https://goldcityventures.com/e-printables-course/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=sept2026&utm_content=sasha In this episode: • Get seasonal product ideas: Advent calendars, Thanksgiving printables, gift card holders, and classroom banners. • Turn one product idea into options for different buyers. • Help shoppers "get it" faster with better mockups and listing images. • Put AI to work on research and everyday business tasks. • Check AI suggestions against real Etsy data before spending time creating. • Understand what shoppers actually mean when they search. • Hear how marketplace changes and AI shopping could affect product discovery. • Peek inside Bootcamp's live events, guides, bonuses, and laptop giveaway. • Discover how your Canva and digital skills can help beyond your Etsy shop. If you've been collecting product ideas but need help turning them into listings, this episode gives you a closer look at what we'll be working on together in Holiday Bootcamp. Resources 👉 E-Printables Course (+ 30 Days Free in Holiday Bootcamp): https://goldcityventures.com/e-printables-course/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=sept2026&utm_content=sasha 👉 Free Trial of ProfitTree: https://go.goldcityventures.com/profittree-free-trial 👉 Special Discount on EverBee: https://go.goldcityventures.com/everbee 👉 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MHI_d0BGDGQ -------------------- Follow Sasha on: YouTube: @YourFrugalFriend Follow Julie and Gold City Ventures: Instagram: @goldcityventures Facebook: @goldcityventures Follow Crickets to Cha-Chings for more Etsy tips, printable product ideas, and practical ways to use AI in your business! This episode may contain affiliate links for products or services that we use and truly believe in. If you click on one of them, we'll receive a commission. This episode is in no way associated with or endorsed by Etsy, Pinterest, Google, or any other company mentioned in this episode.
- 3 weeks ago42 min
224. Etsy Sellers: Create Digital Listings In Minutes With AI
Check out Anywhere Digital: https://go.goldcityventures.com/anywhere-digital What if you could automate your Etsy digital product listings instead of creating every one manually? Chris Meats from Anywhere POD and Anywhere Digital reveals how AI is transforming Etsy workflows—helping sellers create product listings, mockups, personalization, and digital downloads faster. See how Canva designs can be turned into multiple Etsy listings, how AI streamlines listing creation, and how built-in upselling and cross-selling can help increase sales. Whether you sell digital products or print on demand, these automation tools could completely change how you run your Etsy shop. 👉 Subscribe for weekly tips on Etsy, digital products, and print-on-demand success. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Chris Meats and Anywhere Digital 00:45 Background and evolution from POD to digital products 02:12 Automation and personalization in Etsy listings 04:14 Defining personalization for digital products 05:13 Use cases for personalized digital downloads 06:10 Examples of personalized birthday invitations 07:31 Demo of mockup automation and AI listing creation 13:37 Using AI assistant to generate listings and tags 18:21 Recommended listings and upselling strategies 20:44 Personalized download pages and customer experience 26:42 Bulk uploading and managing multiple listings 32:38 AI effects and style customization for designs 34:19 Automating AI-generated personalized images 37:30 Reusing prompts for different products 40:16 Integration of POD and digital product tools 42:28 Launch announcement and future updates Resources 👉 Check out Anywhere Digital: https://go.goldcityventures.com/anywhere-digital 👉 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TgRUre62GD0 -------------------- Follow Chris on: YouTube: @AnywherePOD Follow Julie and Gold City Ventures: Instagram: @goldcityventures Facebook: @goldcityventures
- 3 weeks ago18 min
223. Etsy AI: How a 7-Figure Seller Listed 125 Products in a Week
What if you could list 125 Etsy products in a week without sacrificing quality? Seven-figure Etsy seller Emily shares how she uses AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT to streamline her print-on-demand business and scale her shop more efficiently. Discover how AI automation speeds up product research, Canva design edits, Etsy SEO, and product listing workflows. Learn how templates help you create more while maintaining quality, why balancing seasonal and evergreen products supports year-round growth, and how to free up time for the creative work you love. Whether you're looking to grow your Etsy shop or simplify your workflow, these strategies can help you work smarter with AI. 👉 Subscribe for weekly tips on Etsy printables, print-on-demand, and growing your creative business! 👉 Join Emily for the 2-Week AI Challenge to get more listings in your shop before Christmas. https://goldcityventures.com/ai-etsy-pod-listing-challenge/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=ai-challenge&utm_content=emily Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Emily and her Etsy journey 02:39 The importance of evergreen products for scaling 05:38 AI-assisted design and listing automation 08:36 AI enabling work from anywhere and saving time 10:49 Details about the upcoming Etsy listing challenge 12:51 Emily's excitement for the challenge and community support 15:14 Logistics and participation details for the challenge 17:45 Building foundational skills before advanced AI use 18:31 Scaling and automating for growth and freedom 19:25 Where to find Emily and closing remarks Resources👉 The Gift Lab Course - https://goldcityventures.com/the-gift-lab/ 👉 The Gift Lab Etsy Community - https://www.skool.com/gift-lab/about 👉 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dZgDz3nPRto -------------------- Follow Emily on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ecommemily YouTube: @ecommemily Follow Julie and Gold City Ventures: Instagram: @goldcityventures Facebook: @goldcityventures
- Oct 5, 20261h 11m
222. We've Sold 152,500+ Digital Products — Here's What Actually Works (workshop replay)
For the Fall 2026 Launch of E-Printables, Cody & Julie recorded a live workshop called "We've Sold 152,500+ Digital Products — Here's What Actually Works", and they're sharing it in its entirety in today's episode! If you're listening on the day this drops, you still have a chance to get in and claim some bonuses. 👉 Join the E-Printables Course: https://goldcityventures.com/e-printables-course/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=sept2026&utm_content=fincon During the workshop, we cover: The products we'd sell now for your first 100 sales The Etsy change that has us testing something new Results from our 50 listings in 2 weeks challenge The A.I. shortcuts worth using and what to skip Beginner mistakes and how to avoid them 📚 Learn More 📚 👉 Join the E-Printables Course: https://goldcityventures.com/e-printables-coursehttps://goldcityventures.com/e-printables-course/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=sept2026&utm_content=fincon Learn how to create and sell digital products on Etsy. This enrollment opportunity ends Monday, October 5th, at Midnight Eastern! Your course purchase includes a ticket to our Holiday Bootcamp Kickoff on October 6 with Cody and head coach Sasha, featuring a laptop giveaway. Follow Julie, Cody, and Gold City Ventures: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goldcityventures Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goldcityventures
- Oct 2, 202627 min
221. 5 Lessons from Million-Dollar Creators at FinCon 2026
Cody went to FinCon in Palm Springs to connect with other creators and came home with a fresh perspective on growing an online business. Between sharing the main stage and talking shop over lunch, he heard how successful creators turn their ideas into digital products and build businesses around the right customers. 👉 Join the E-Printables Course: https://goldcityventures.com/e-printables-course/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=sept2026&utm_content=fincon In this episode of Crickets to Cha-Chings, Julie gets the stories behind Cody's trip, including a conversation with the team behind Dow Janes that stuck with him. What happens when you take one successful idea further instead of constantly starting over? How can a smaller audience support a big business? And what are creators doing to build more freedom into their lives? Cody shares the conversations that got him thinking, and we connect those lessons to our own experiences selling digital products on Etsy. Plus, we catch up on his first FinCon since publishing Retire by 30 and the connections that keep him coming back each year. Chapters 00:00 Behind the scenes at FinCon with Cody 01:38 How one good idea becomes your next opportunity 07:24 Small audience, big business: The power of the right niche 13:25 Building income that gives you more freedom 18:20 The conversations that happen after the sessions 22:47 Your invitation to Holiday Bootcamp 📚 Learn More 📚 👉 Join the E-Printables Course: https://goldcityventures.com/e-printables-coursehttps://goldcityventures.com/e-printables-course/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=sept2026&utm_content=fincon Learn how to create and sell digital products on Etsy. This enrollment opportunity ends Monday, October 5th, at Midnight Eastern! Your course purchase includes a ticket to our Holiday Bootcamp Kickoff on October 6 with Cody and head coach Sasha, featuring a laptop giveaway. Follow Julie, Cody, and Gold City Ventures: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goldcityventures Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goldcityventures Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/svDoiJL9Udc
- Oct 1, 202613 min
220. Inside Teachable's Miami Event: What 7-Figure Creators Are Doing Differently
Julie was invited to Miami to meet with some of Teachable's top course creators at the Teachable Collective event, and she came home with notes worth sharing. What are people building successful online businesses doing differently, and what did they have in common despite selling completely different things? 👉 Join the E-Printables Course: https://goldcityventures.com/e-printables-course/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=sept2026&utm_content=teachable In this episode of Crickets to Cha-Chings, Julie takes Cody behind the scenes of Teachable Collective. From a Portuguese language school to a business teaching people to write novels with AI, the conversations sparked ideas about connection, creating with AI, and moving forward before everything feels perfect. Julie shares five takeaways from the trip, how they could apply to digital product sellers, and ideas we're bringing back to our own E-Printables community. Chapters 00:00 Julie's invitation to Miami for Teachable Collective 01:35 What people are really buying from you 03:29 The AI advice Julie brought home 05:12 Bundling, imperfect products, and getting things out the door 08:12 A conversation about the future of getting found online 12:18 What's coming next: Holiday Bootcamp and a laptop giveaway 📚 Learn More 📚 👉 Join the E-Printables Course: https://goldcityventures.com/e-printables-course/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=sept2026&utm_content=teachable This enrollment opportunity ends Monday, October 5th, at Midnight Eastern! Your course purchase includes a ticket to our Holiday Bootcamp Kickoff on October 6 with Cody and head coach Sasha, featuring a laptop giveaway. Follow Julie, Cody, and Gold City Ventures: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goldcityventures Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goldcityventures Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pZ2ZbvuCfgw
- Jun 16, 202632 min
219. What a $3M Etsy Seller Knows That Most Shops Don't
Want to know what a $3M print on demand seller says is working right now? In this episode, Julie Berninger sits down with Christina to uncover the latest Etsy and Shopify trends driving sales in 2026. Learn how to spot trending designs, improve your listings with better mock-ups, and capitalize on growing demand for vintage graphics, personalized gifts, and popular color palettes. Christina also shares insights on scaling across multiple marketplaces, using tools for product research, navigating Facebook ad strategies, and adapting to the rise of AI-generated mock-ups. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow your print-on-demand business, this episode is packed with actionable ideas you can apply today. 👉 Subscribe for weekly tips on Etsy printables, side hustles, and print on demand growth. Chapters - Introduction to Christina and her success in print on demand - The explosion of trends, especially stripes and vintage styles - Identifying best-selling products and how to spot emerging trends - The importance of niche-specific trends like comfort colors - Popular design themes: club shirts with retro/hand-drawn styles - Mock-up best practices, including AI vs. real-model photos - The impact of AI on mock-up imagery and legal considerations - Optimizing product photos and videos for listings - Comparing Etsy and Shopify profitability and workload - Facebook ad strategies: interest vs. broad targeting - Testing and refining designs for success - Resources and where to find more tips on Shopify and Etsy growth Resources 👉 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HCd0P2aGUNE -------------------- Follow Christina on: YouTube: @c.u.online Follow Julie and Gold City Ventures: Instagram: @goldcityventures Facebook: @goldcityventures
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