210. Steal This Etsy POD Strategy from a $725K Seller
Wed Nov 26 2025
Summary
👉 Join The Gift Lab for the lowest price ever: https://goldcityventures.com/gift-lab-podcast
Want to turn your Etsy shop into a thriving gift-product business? In this episode, Emily shares how she launched The Gift Lab from her own Etsy experience and reveals the secrets behind creating products buyers can't resist. Learn how SEO, photography, and market research can transform your listings, why positioning items as gifts skyrockets appeal, and how print-on-demand can give your shop flexibility. Discover actionable strategies to understand your audience, build a unique brand, and continuously adapt for long-term online selling success.
👉 Subscribe for weekly tips on Etsy printables and print-on-demand success.
Takeaways
The Gift Lab was born from selling on Etsy. It teaches how to start an Etsy shop from scratch. Researching buyer preferences is crucial. SEO and photography are key components. Positioning products as gifts enhances appeal. Understanding the target audience is essential. Gift products can cater to various relationships. Print-on-demand offers flexibility in product offerings. Creating a unique brand identity is important. Continuous learning and adaptation are necessary.
Chapters
00:00 – Emily's POD Success Story
02:00 – Q4 Sales, Momentum & Starting Strong
03:55 – Why Gifts Sell Better Than Apparel
06:55 – What Are "Giftable Products"?
08:55 – Why Candles, Journals & Ornaments Explode in Sales
09:47 – How AI Changed POD Workflow
11:40 – Evergreen vs. Trend-Based Designs
13:52 – The Two Things That Grew Emily's Revenue 40%
15:57 – The Events Niche Deep Dive
17:26 – Automating Personalization With AnywherePOD
19:03 – Breaking Seasonality With Event-Based Products
21:19 – What Is The Gift Lab?
22:50 – Bonuses Inside The Gift Lab
25:31 – AI Lab Assistants (Custom GPTs for Students)
28:01 – Bonus Workshops & Advanced Tutorials
29:43 – Student Wins & Success Stories
33:14 – Emily's Advice for Beginners
35:10 – Bite-Sized Lessons for Busy Schedules
36:56 – The Black Friday Challenge
38:26 – Final Thoughts + Black Friday Offer
Resources
https://goldcityventures.com/gifting-gold-podcast - Free Workshop to learn the basics of selling POD
https://goldcityventures.com/workshop-pdcst - Free workshop to learn the basics of selling digital products online
https://goldcityventures.com/gifting-gold-podcast - Emily's Free POD Webinar
https://goldcityventures.com/gift-lab-podcast - The Gift Lab Course
👉 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/msgpszdjLvY
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Summary 👉 Join The Gift Lab for the lowest price ever: https://goldcityventures.com/gift-lab-podcast Want to turn your Etsy shop into a thriving gift-product business? In this episode, Emily shares how she launched The Gift Lab from her own Etsy experience and reveals the secrets behind creating products buyers can't resist. Learn how SEO, photography, and market research can transform your listings, why positioning items as gifts skyrockets appeal, and how print-on-demand can give your shop flexibility. Discover actionable strategies to understand your audience, build a unique brand, and continuously adapt for long-term online selling success. 👉 Subscribe for weekly tips on Etsy printables and print-on-demand success. Takeaways The Gift Lab was born from selling on Etsy. It teaches how to start an Etsy shop from scratch. Researching buyer preferences is crucial. SEO and photography are key components. Positioning products as gifts enhances appeal. Understanding the target audience is essential. Gift products can cater to various relationships. Print-on-demand offers flexibility in product offerings. Creating a unique brand identity is important. Continuous learning and adaptation are necessary. Chapters 00:00 – Emily's POD Success Story 02:00 – Q4 Sales, Momentum & Starting Strong 03:55 – Why Gifts Sell Better Than Apparel 06:55 – What Are "Giftable Products"? 08:55 – Why Candles, Journals & Ornaments Explode in Sales 09:47 – How AI Changed POD Workflow 11:40 – Evergreen vs. Trend-Based Designs 13:52 – The Two Things That Grew Emily's Revenue 40% 15:57 – The Events Niche Deep Dive 17:26 – Automating Personalization With AnywherePOD 19:03 – Breaking Seasonality With Event-Based Products 21:19 – What Is The Gift Lab? 22:50 – Bonuses Inside The Gift Lab 25:31 – AI Lab Assistants (Custom GPTs for Students) 28:01 – Bonus Workshops & Advanced Tutorials 29:43 – Student Wins & Success Stories 33:14 – Emily's Advice for Beginners 35:10 – Bite-Sized Lessons for Busy Schedules 36:56 – The Black Friday Challenge 38:26 – Final Thoughts + Black Friday Offer Resources https://goldcityventures.com/gifting-gold-podcast - Free Workshop to learn the basics of selling POD https://goldcityventures.com/workshop-pdcst - Free workshop to learn the basics of selling digital products online https://goldcityventures.com/gifting-gold-podcast - Emily's Free POD Webinar https://goldcityventures.com/gift-lab-podcast - The Gift Lab Course 👉 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/msgpszdjLvY -------------------- Follow Emily on: Instagram: @ecommemily YouTube: @ecommemily Follow Cody and Gold City Ventures: Instagram: @goldcityventures Facebook: @goldcityventures