Have you ever scrolled another shop and thought... "Why are they growing so much faster than me?"

Yep, we’ve all been there. That sinking feeling of not measuring up can hit hard—especially when you’re pouring your heart into your Etsy shop or creative business. But what if comparison didn’t have to derail you? What if it could actually become a catalyst for growth?

In this episode, we’re diving into the very real (and very common) experience of comparison and reframing it as a tool—not a trap. Whether you're just starting out or deep in the messy middle of building your shop, this episode will help you shift from self-doubt to clarity, from paralysis to productive action.

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Feeling stuck in a cycle of jumping from one idea to the next without seeing real progress? You’re not alone! In this episode, we’re tackling Shiny Object Syndrome—the silent productivity killer that keeps entrepreneurs chasing everything but accomplishing nothing.

Whether you’re in print on demand, digital products, or any other creative business, you’ve likely felt the constant pull of the next “big idea” or “must-try strategy.” The problem? Without focus, consistency, and commitment, nothing ever gets a real chance to succeed.

Today, we’re diving into:

✅ What Shiny Object Syndrome really is (and why it feels so good in the moment)

✅ Why POD and online business are especially prone to this cycle

✅ How information overload is training your brain to crave novelty over consistency

✅ My personal journey with shiny object syndrome (hello, car floor mats?!)

✅ 4 strategies to break free and stay focused

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, exhausted, or tempted to burn it all down, this episode is for you!

🔥 The sneaky ways Shiny Object Syndrome is sabotaging your success

🔥 The difference between being busy and making real progress

🔥 Why jumping from one strategy to another leads to burnout (not growth)

🔥 How to stay focused without feeling like you’re missing out

🔥 The exact four-step system I use to overcome distractions and build sustainable success

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If you’ve ever felt like you’re spinning your wheels in your business, wondering if you’re even cut out for this, you’re not alone! In today’s episode, I sit down with Emily, aka Ecomm Emily, who went from juggling a 9-to-5 and mom life to building a thriving print on demand business. But it wasn’t overnight success—it was a journey full of pivots, mindset shifts, and learning to trust the process.

✔️ How to stop comparing yourself to others and focus on your own journey

✔️ The biggest mistakes new Etsy sellers make (and how to avoid them)

✔️ Why pivoting isn’t quitting—it’s part of the process

✔️ The power of setting realistic, tangible goals that actually move you forward

✔️ Emily’s go-to habits for balancing business, family, and Real Housewives marathons

📌 Follow Emily on Instagram: @ecommemily

📌 Check out Emily’s free Etsy workshop: https://ecommemily.podia.com/courses

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