Building a Business on Your Terms: Emily’s Path to POD Success

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.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✔️ 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 marathonsResources & Links Mentioned:📌 Follow Emily on Instagram: @ecommemily📌 Check out Emily’s free Etsy workshop: https://ecommemily.podia.com/courses 📌 Join my Simply Thrive community for more Etsy POD support: https://www.studiomdesignsco.com/simply-thrive-membership-2025Enjoyed this episode? Let’s connect!If you loved hearing from a fellow entrepreneur, I’d love to know! Send me a DM, leave a review, or share this episode with a friend who needs to hear it. And if you have guests or topics you’d love to see on the show, let me know—I’m always open to ideas!💬 DM me on Instagram: @studiomdesignsco ⭐ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify (it helps so much!)🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Om Podcasten

Welcome to Thrive Anyway, the podcast for creative entrepreneurs with big dreams who know that success isn’t a straight line—it’s a beautifully messy journey. In case we haven’t met yet, my name is Mandy Dobosenski, a busy midwest boy mom, business coach, and recovering perfectionist that has generated more than $1M in revenue as an online business owner. This show is your permission slip to show up imperfectly, embrace the chaos, and build a business (and life) you’re proud of. From actionable strategies to unfiltered conversations about mindset, growth, and resilience, Thrive Anyway gives you the tools, inspiration, and laughs to keep moving forward. The motto around here? Hope is not a plan, and success isn’t reserved for the lucky few. It’s earned by those who dare to set audacious goals and pursue them relentlessly. So grab your iced latte and make sure you’re subscribed, because even when things get messy - you can thrive anyway.