Forecasting Trends on Etsy with Jessica Richards

In this episode of the Etsy Seller Success podcast, Dylan welcomes Jessica Richards, a style storyteller and trend forecaster. They dive into how to stay ahead of trends as we enter the new year. Jessica shares her extensive background in corporate retail fashion, discusses her renowned trend talks, and explains the deeply personal process behind her trend forecasting. They also explore current trends, such as the persisting femininity movement and the personalization craze, and predict future trends like best friend jewelry for adults. Jessica highlights the importance of authenticity and personal branding. She also discusses her new ventures in spiritual wellness and bespoke meditations for personal storytelling. Listen in for insightful strategies to implement trend forecasting into your Etsy shop.In this episode, we discuss:[01:29] Jessica's Journey: From Corporate Fashion to Trend Forecasting[05:20] Understanding Trend Forecasting[08:03] Current Trends and Practical Examples[12:31] The Personalization Trend[15:56] Staying Updated with Trends from Anywhere[20:09] Jessica's Future Plans and Personal BrandConnect with Jessica: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicaxrich Website: https://www.jmrtrend.com/ About Jessica Richards: Jessica Richards is a trend forecaster, storyteller, and founder of JMR trend + creative, whose synergistic focus inspires what is now and next.With an extensive background in forecasting, concepts, and design for major North American retailers, she brings a forward-thinking yet commercially and brand-right viability to projects across the fashion and wellness industries. Feeling stuck with your Etsy shop? Inside our Ultimate Etsy course and coaching program, we believe there’s no one size fits all strategy. Every shop is different. That’s why the first step is to book a call with our team so we can understand your goals, identify what’s holding your shop back, and help you create a clear path to growth. A practical 16 step checklist designed to help Etsy sellers optimize their shop, attract more customers, and increase sales. This guide walks you through the essential actions to improve your listings, branding, SEO, and overall shop performance so you can grow your Etsy business with confidence. 📞 Ready for personalized Etsy guidance? Book a FREE 45 MIN CALL with us to discuss your Etsy Shop, what’s preventing your shop’s growth, and hear more about how we can help you through our private, personalized coaching program, The Ultimate Etsy Course + Coaching! https://calendly.com/dylanjahraus/the-ultimate-etsy-course-qualification-call-podcast 📖 Download my FREE 16-step checklist: https://dylanjahraus.info/16-step-checklist?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=16-step&utm_campaign=checklist🏆 Student Resultsdylanjahrausreviews.com📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dylanjahraus/👋 WHO AM I?Welcome, friends! I am Dylan, a multi-six figure Etsy & Shopify seller. My Etsy shop ranks in the 0.1% of Etsy shops worldwide and we reached $1M+ in sales in just 5 years. I am here to provide value to YOU through tips and tactical advice, either to start your new Etsy shop or to grow your current Etsy shop to the multi-six figure level and beyond. There's no fluff here - only tactics that add to your profit and save you time!While the success stories and testimonials we share are base...