327: How a Maker Scaled Her Sales and Replaced Her Teaching Salary in 4 Months

327: How a Maker Scaled Her Sales and Replaced Her Teaching Salary in 4 Months

Author: Susan Bradley: E-commerce Expert July 7, 2026 Duration: 56:26

What if the key to earning a paycheck from your online store isn't working more hours, but selling smarter? Amanda Whisman did exactly that, growing her sales month over month until she could walk away from her full-time teaching job. Today she's breaking down the strategies that made it possible.

Listen in and learn:

  • Why doing the scary thing (and narrowing your focus) allows you to market clearly and scale

  • How bundling products together can make it easy for customers to buy

  • The focused emails you should be sending — one topic, one call to action, sent consistently — that beat all other marketing channels

  • The numbers to track weekly so you can make decisions on data, not feelings.

Trust me, any maker can use these strategies. If you make and sell products, you need to hear what Amanda has to say.

 

RELATED LINKS:

 

See Amanda's store here: https://bemandythings.com

Amanda's lead gen strategy: https://www.linkdm.com/

How Sarah Built a Full-Time Income Selling Her Art Online (Without Ads) https://www.thesocialsalesgirls.com/blog/how-sarah-built-a-full-time-income-selling-her-art-online-without-ads-episode-313

Here's How A Maker Gets Set Up For Consistent Sales https://www.thesocialsalesgirls.com/blog/heres-how-a-maker-gets-set-up-for-consistent-sales-episode-304

Handmade Business? See How Janine Will Double Her Online Sales https://www.thesocialsalesgirls.com/blog/handmade-business-see-how-janine-will-double-her-online-sales-episode-300

 


Susan Bradley has spent years navigating the twists and turns of online retail, and in The Ecommerce Roadmap, she shares that hard-won expertise directly with you. This isn't about vague theory; it's a practical guide built from the ground up for Shopify store owners who are tired of guesswork. Each episode pulls back the curtain on real stores, dissecting what actually moves the needle for growth and profitability. You'll hear a data-driven blend of overarching strategy and the specific, actionable tactics you can implement immediately. The focus is always on building a business with predictable, profitable sales, not just fleeting traffic. As an e-commerce expert, Susan structures every conversation to cut through the noise, offering clear direction whether you're just starting out or looking to scale an established brand. Tune into this podcast for honest conversations that feel like consulting with a trusted advisor, all aimed at providing you with a reliable map for your unique journey in online commerce.
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