Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Print On Demand Cast: Print On Demand Tips and eCommerce Strategies for Selling POD on Etsy, Amazon, and More!
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| E214: Royalty Based POD vs Seller of Record POD + Subliminator | 18 Sep 2024 | 00:50:37 | |
Ever wondered about the best print-on-demand business model for maximizing your earnings? On this week's episode, Travis and Josiah break down the pros and cons of royalty-based versus seller-of-record models, giving you a clear understanding of their impact on customer service and marketing efforts. Whether you're drawn to the ease of platforms like Redbubble and Amazon Merch on Demand or the control and customizability offered by Etsy and Shopify, the guys cover the critical aspects of each approach. Plus, learn how to handle customer interactions, manage growth in saturated markets, and navigate the complexities of financial records and inventory management with the help of a CPA. Tune in and equip yourself with the knowledge to thrive in the print-on-demand industry.
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| E213: Busting Myths About Online Business Communities | 11 Sep 2024 | 00:30:57 | |
Think sharing your business struggles makes you look weak? Think again. On this episode of the Print On Demand Cast, recorded live from Las Vegas at the Printing United show, Travis tackles seven myths that hold back many entrepreneurs. Discover why your competitors might actually become your greatest allies, and how opening up about your challenges can be the key to unlocking trust and authenticity within your business community.
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| E204: STOP PUTTING IT OFF! Hiring Your First VA + Etsy CEO Statement | 10 Jul 2024 | 00:54:13 | |
Welcome back to the PODCast!
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| PODCast E115: 8 Print on Demand Mistakes To Avoid + Black Friday/Cyber Monday Tips! | 02 Nov 2022 | 01:01:11 | |
On this week's show, Travis and Josiah spend some time going over mistakes to avoid in your print on demand business. While the guys admit to having violated a couple of these, you can certainly learn from their mistakes! Plus, on this week's Point Of Interest, the guys talk about how to get the most out of the upcoming shopping holidays, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com Sign up to get your FREE Annual Design Calendar!
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| PODCast E114: How To Outsource Important Business Tasks w/ Nathan Hirsch | 26 Oct 2022 | 00:57:57 | |
Nathan Hirsch has done a lot in his relatively short entrepreneurial career. He's built more than one multi-million dollar businesses and even sold one for what he calls "life changing money." Currently he's operating two new businesses that help business owners scale their businesses much faster through outsourcing critical business task (and even mundane tasks) so the owners can focus on sales and marketing to grow even further. Travis is solo for this interview, but he does a good job at unpacking what Oursource School and EcomBalance can do for a business owner. Nathan was also kind enough to offer our listeners discounts for both of his current businesses when you use the promo code "printondemandcast"! Outsource School - get 30% off your membership EcomBalance - get your first two months of accounting FREE Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com --------
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| PODCast E113: Print On Demand Dropshipping 101 + Using Alibaba For Unique Offerings | 21 Oct 2022 | 01:06:32 | |
On this week's show, Travis and Josiah delve into the world of POD dropshipping. While in many industries, dropshipping could be a dirty word, for POD sellers it seems that it's the norm. Or at least the way many start out. With so many options for where you can get your products and without the heavy cost of machinery and inventory, dropshipping is a low barrier to entry for most. In this episode, the guys share all the things you'll need to consider before moving your new business down this path. Plus, in this week's Point Of Interest, the guys share about how Alibaba and AliExpress can be a wealth of information and potentially help you find a new product to bring to market that many won't have access to. Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com Links from the show:
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| PODCast E112: Things You Might Not Know About Print On Demand | 12 Oct 2022 | 00:39:11 | |
On this week's episode of the PODCast, Travis is solo (sorry for all the Josiah fans out there, but he'll be back next week!) Since Josiah wasn't available to record, the episode is a little shorter, but still carries some golden nuggets if you dig a little. As the title suggests, there are things you may not know about POD (or at least haven't given much thought to) that can really help you scale into the future when it comes to your business. Take a listen and think about implementing one or two of them! Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com Sign up to get your FREE Annual Design Calendar!
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| PODCast E111: Is Gelato Right For Your POD Company? w/ Pal Naess | 05 Oct 2022 | 01:02:41 | |
Pål T. Naess is Gelato's Senior Vice President of Growth Projects working with PR, Communications and Sustainability. He was kind enough to take some time to speak with Travis and Josiah on this week's show. One of the most interesting concepts from the show that Pal brought up is "location based production on demand." This one phrase contains so much - sustainability, speed of delivery, cost of delivery, etc. That said, it's only one of the golden nuggets that Pal shared on the show. In addition to the nuggets of wisdom, Pal also gave us a discount for those of you interested in trying Gelato out for yourself. All you have to do is sign up with the link provided and use the code to get 50% off your first order! Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com --------
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| PODCast E110: Ten Tips For Selling On Etsy + Amazon Health Dashboard Update w/ Uncle Mike | 28 Sep 2022 | 01:07:36 | |
On this week's show, the title really tell it all. Travis and josiah simply go through a list of ten things you can (or should) do to make sure you're optimizing your Etsy store. While some of these items may seems trivial, it really will depend on where you're at in the POD journey. Regardless, most will find some golden nuggets in this podcast, so make sure to take notes! Plus, on this week's Point Of Interest, the guys are joined by "Uncle" Mike Perillo to talk more about Amazon's roll out of the new Amazon Health Dashboard and what it can mean for sellers on the platform. Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com
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| PODCast E109: Patience Is Key In Merch By Amazon w/ Juna from Detour Shirts (REBROADCAST) | 21 Sep 2022 | 01:06:54 | |
~REBROADCAST~ If you've been in the world of POD, you've likely seen Juna from Detour Shirts. He's been making wonderfully helpful YouTube videos for several years now. Once you've listened to the interview, you'll be able to understand how he keeps chugging away, even though he still has a 9-5 job and print on demand is his side hustle. Juna focuses mainly on royalty based POD and is on several different platforms. He even won a contest for designing a T-shirt for the TV show "Lost!" Design is not only a talent for him, but it's his passion, as well. Join Travis and Josiah as they try and squeeze some tips and tricks out of him to see how he's kept his momentum for so long in the POD world. Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com Sign up to get your FREE Annual Design Calendar!
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| PODCast E108: General Sales Basics w/ Will Rest | 14 Sep 2022 | 01:04:27 | |
Everyone knows that sales is the lifeblood of business, but how much do we really focus on honing that skill? Sure, when we're selling on POD channels, our customer interaction is way less that somebody running a brick and mortar, but are there still things we can use in our POD business? http://printondemandcast.com Sign up to get your FREE Annual Design Calendar!
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| PODCast E107: Annual Q4 Prep Check Up + Amazon's Account Health Dashboard | 07 Sep 2022 | 00:54:00 | |
On this week's episode, Travis and Josiah are once again trying to help you get ready for "the most wonderful time of the year," otherwise known as Q4! While this particular portion of the calendar can be debated by POD sellers as to how much actual "wonder" can be experienced when you're running around with your hair on fire, we can assuredly agree that the money ain't bad. ;) Plus, in this week's Point Of Interest, Travis shares a bit about Amazon's new Account Health Dashboard that they are rolling out. Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com
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| PODCast E106: Listener Mailbag + Walmart Opens Seller Floodgates! | 31 Aug 2022 | 01:01:15 | |
On this week's PODCast, Travis and Josiah tackle a few listener questions. One involving how to maneuver into a takeover of another POD seller, and another asking the "cons" of POD. To be honest, this last one was kind of a head scratcher at the guys had to really think about the cons since they're always promoting POD! Plus, in this week's Point Of Interest, the guys discuss how Walmart seems to have relaxed the application process to get onto their platform! Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com
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| E203: Free and Low-Cost Marketing Strategies for Your Print On Demand Business | 03 Jul 2024 | 00:51:24 | |
Welcome back to the PODCast!
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| PODCast E105: Print On Demand Jewelry w/ Eric Toz from ShineOn | 24 Aug 2022 | 01:05:35 | |
If you've been around POD for awhile, you may have heard of ShineOn. They are a print on demand jewelry company that integrates with Shopify to provide amazing, high perceived value products with PLENTY of margin. Eric Toz is the found of this $70+ million dollar company and was kind enough to join Travis and Josiah on the PODCast this week. Hearing his story is really inspiring as he's built something truly incredible through a lot of trial and error. Having to lay his entire staff off at one point, to reinventing his product, Eric has gone through a ton building ShineOn. And frankly his Dad Joke isn't that bad either. ;-) Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com --------
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| PODCast E104: THE 2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY w/ Chris Green | 17 Aug 2022 | 01:07:39 | |
Break out the birthday cake because we've done TWO WHOLE YEARS OF THE PODCAST!!! Time to celebrate! Who knew we'd last this long??!! Well, strap in because we've got a special return guest to help us celebrate. And if anyone can challenge the status quo, it's PODCast regular, Chris Green! On this week's episode, we talk about all kinds of ideas for moving from "I wonder if I could do....?" to "I have skills that are of value to others." And from there, it's what to do next to maximize your influence and share your knowledge. You can use websites or KDP books - the sky really is the limit. Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com --------
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| PODCast E103: Is Amazon Glitched For POD Sellers? | 10 Aug 2022 | 00:54:29 | |
On this week's episode, Travis and Josiah talk about the latest issue with trying to create products on Amazon. Is it a glitch or is Amazon targeting POD sellers on their platform? With a company as large as Amazon, the right hand typically has no idea what the left hand is doing, so there's a chance that one change created problems that nobody was expecting, and now seller support doesn't know how to answer the questions from sellers because they've never seen these problems. Time will tell. http://printondemandcast.com
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| PODCast E102: Etsy Success By Using the Procreate App w/ Michelle Berry | 03 Aug 2022 | 01:01:33 | |
Michelle Berry hasn't been selling for very long. In fact, she only started during the COVID pandemic. That said, she's done very well and spent a lot of time learning what works and what doesn't. On today's episode of the PODCast, Travis and Josiah invite Michelle to share some of her success as well as some tips for newer sellers. She exclusively uses the Procreate App to create all of her designs and the guys want to know how this affects her sales, copycats and all the other little details. Take a listen! Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com
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| PODCast E101: How To Succeed Long Term In POD + Liability Insurance | 27 Jul 2022 | 01:00:30 | |
In this week's episode, Travis and Josiah share some lessons they've learned about succeeding long term and dispel the myth that POD is a "get rich quick" scheme. It takes hard work, dedication and follow through to really begin to see success. They talk about how "passive" income really isn't that passive and the gurus who tell you it's possible are quite possibly full of it. Plus, in this week's Point Of Interest, the guys talk about one of the most boring, but most important aspects of any business - liability insurance! (Insert sarcastic celebration here.) Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com
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| PODCast E100: When Things Don't Go As Planned In Your Business + WE MADE IT TO 100!!! | 20 Jul 2022 | 00:45:59 | |
"The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry." Basically this entire episode is summed up in this one line. Happens to the best of us, the worst of us and everyone in between. On this week's monumental episode 100, Travis and Josiah had some big plans that absolutely went awry! Tune in to hear about how it all went down, but also how the guys turn the topic into a fairly compelling teaching moment about business. Also, congrats on making it to 100 episodes! We're all so glad you continue to tune in! Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com
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| PODCast E099: Reminiscing About 99 Straight Weeks of PODCast Episodes + Digitsmith | 13 Jul 2022 | 01:05:21 | |
On this episode, Travis and Josiah get a little bit nostalgic as they travel down memory lane and speak about some of the changes and challenges over the past (nearly) two years of the Print On Demand Cast. As they admit, this episode it kind of selfish as its main focus is on the PODCast and how Travis and Josiah have navigated the ups and downs of their business and personal lives. Still, if you're a fan of the show, it will give an insight into the hosts (plus there are a couple golden Dad Jokes - pay attention!) Plus, toward the end of the show, Josiah shares some new things he's up to in his life. Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com
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| PODCast E098 (Print on Demand 101) How To Scale Your POD Business and Avoid Pitfalls | 06 Jul 2022 | 00:57:45 | |
On this week's show, Travis and Josiah bring it all together (well, the POD 101 series that is) and share with ya'll how to scale this thing! Once your business stops moving forward, it begins to stagnate. To avoid this, there has to be positive momentum. On previous episodes in the 101 series, the guys have shared all about how to start a POD business and what to plan for, but on today's show they talk about "what's next." What can you be on the lookout for as it pertains to certain pitfalls, as well as what you can potentially ignore. This all assumes you're looking to move forward, but if you've listened for nearly 100 episodes, we're assuming you do! Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com Links from the show: https://www.printful.com/blog/print-on-demand-statistics --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/printondemandcast/message
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| PODCast E097 (Print on Demand 101) Choosing a Fulfillment Partner + The Avalanche Win The Stanley Cup! | 29 Jun 2022 | 00:49:14 | |
On this episode of the Print on Demand Cast Josiah and Travis are continuing their series, Print on Demand 101. This week they're discussing things you may want to consider when choosing a print partner. Since they went through three of the biggest POD fulfillment players in Episode 34, the guys speak more to the questions you need to have answered as you choose who's going to fulfill for you. Oh, and did we mention THE COLORADO AVALANCHE ARE THE STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS??!! Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com
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| PODCast E096: How To Build Brands w/ Michael Essek [REBROADCAST] | 24 Jun 2022 | 01:19:27 | |
Scheduling didn't work this week for Josiah and travis to get a new PODCast out, but I guarantee you'll love this rebroadcast of Episode 29 and our interview with Michael Essek! ------- From all the way from across the pond, Michael Essek joins the Print On Demand Cast this week to spend some time talking about how he is continuing to grow in his POD journey through the use of branding and licensing. From licensing designs to Hot Topic and Spencer's Gifts, he's really on another level when it comes to print on demand. Michael is doing it the right way. For one, he's really focusing on his designs. In fact, during the interview, he takes time to share some of his secrets for coming up with ideas that give way to more ideas, and so on and so forth. He's a wealth of knowledge and Travis and Josiah really try and take it all in in the longest episode ever recorded for the PODCast. Might need to break this one up, but well worth the listen. Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com -------
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| E202: How To Sublimate a Coffee Mug [REBROADCAST] | 26 Jun 2024 | 01:06:03 | |
For a second straight week, Travis and Josiah couldn't sync their schedules! So this week, they're doing a rebroadcast of an episode recorded over a year ago! As recompense, Travis added an extra dad joke for you. Hope that's makes up for your (obvious) massive disappointment. 😂 Sublimation is one of the easiest processes to master if you're looking at taking some of your production in house and creating a bit more margin for your business. In fact, sublimating mugs is how both Travis and Josiah got started in Print on Demand! In this episode, the guys share all about how to sublimate a coffee mug and the steps you can take to execute the process effectively. Enjoy the show! https://printondemandcast.com ----------
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| PODCast E095: What Can VA's Do For You? Fireside Chat w/ Uncle Mike Perillo | 17 Jun 2022 | 00:56:34 | |
On this week's episode, Travis and Josiah sit down with Uncle Mike for a fireside chat (without the fire) about all things business. The show is a little loose in format, but in light of recent staffing change at Make Your Mark Design, Mike was brought in as a consultant to bridge operations from Travis' Ops Manager, Amy, who recently gave her two weeks notice, to a new system utilizing both VA's and in office staff. The guys talk about that transition and what Mike is specifically looking for to move forward. This week's show is a bit different that normal interviews, but carries a lot of good info and food for thought, plus an epic Dad Joke or two. Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com
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| PODCast E094 (Print on Demand 101) Designs and Organization + Stahls Ultracolor Max DTF | 11 Jun 2022 | 00:56:54 | |
Hello all of you beautiful people of the Print on Demand Multiverse! On this episode of the Print on Demand Cast Josiah and Travis are continuing their series, Print on Demand 101. This week they are talking about all things design and organization. Topics Include:
Also in the point of interest we talk about the versatility or the Stahls Ultracolor Max Direct to Film transfers and our experience using them! For more info about them, click here: https://www.stahls.com/ultracolor-max-transfers http://printondemandcast.com Sign up to get your FREE Annual Design Calendar!
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| PODCast E093 (Print on Demand 101): Deciding Where to Sell + Licensing Expo and Farmer's Market Updates | 03 Jun 2022 | 00:57:56 | |
In this episode, Travis and Josiah continue the Print On Demand 101 series by speaking about where to start selling once you've set up your business and decided what you basic goals are for your POD business. All the usual suspects are represented including Merch By Amazon, Etsy, Walmart, Redbubble, Amazon, etc. Plus, in the Point Of Interest, Travis talks about his basic takeaways from the Licensing Expo in Las Vegas, as well as Make Your Mark Design's first Farmer's Market of the season. Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com
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| PODCast E092 (Print on Demand 101): What To Know Before You Start in POD + Pirate Ship Discounted Shipping Rates | 25 May 2022 | 00:43:42 | |
Welcome to Season 4 of the Print on Demand Cast! In the first episode (Episode I) Travis and Josiah talk about everything you should take into consideration before you even start selling on a Print on Demand platform. Show Links: http://printondemandcast.com
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| PODCast E091: Even More Niche Ideas + Random Holidays | 18 May 2022 | 00:46:51 | |
Niches get stitches. Or so we've heard. But not really. On this week's episode, Travis and Josiah share a bunch of different niches that you could think about designing POD products for. Additionally, they talk about the dueling ideas of niching down, or going wide. Plus, in this week's Point Of Interest, the guys share a bunch more annual holidays and observances that you can also use for designing. Lots of interesting discussion this week so get to listening! Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com Sign up to get your FREE Annual Design Calendar! -------
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| PODCast E090: Digging Deeper w/ the Production Manager w/ Taite Ross - PART 2 | 11 May 2022 | 00:50:48 | |
This is the second part of the interview with Taite Ross. This is the 3rd interview with Taite Ross. Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com Sign up to get your FREE Annual Design Calendar!
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| PODCast E089: Advanced Beginner Strategies w/ Nick Eden [REBROADCAST] | 04 May 2022 | 01:03:05 | |
Well this week Travis is on vacation in Mexico! (Poor guy, what a hard life!) We had an interview lined up for this week but the guest was sick the day we were set to record so we had to pivot a little bit and rebroadcast an older interview, but it is absolutley one of our favorites with SO MUCH good info! Please enjoy our converstation from Episode 55 with Nick Eden! - Advanced beginner strategies? Is that an oxymoron? Well take a listen and you'll quickly learn about some of the low hanging fruit available with some of the strategies Travis and Josiah discuss with this week's guest, Nick Eden. Nick is a fellow podcaster and has been in the Print On Demand game for many years - he even got started in POD without knowing it! Nick and the guys discuss ways to get out of tier 10 and 25, plus how to not be so dependant on some of the platforms out there by taking your knowledge to the street! Businesses, activist groups, schools, etc all need what we have and the guys discuss ways to make that happen. This week's episode is FULL of great ideas you can start doing TODAY so don't miss it! Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com/shop http://printondemandcast.com/facebook http://printondemandcast.com/youtube -------- Nick's Links: --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/printondemandcast/message
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| PODCast E088: Operating a Retail Print Experience w/Joshua Kice | 27 Apr 2022 | 01:09:23 | |
Josh Kice had a super cool idea three years ago and decided to go for it. He's the owner/operator of Ink and Drink Denver - a place for people to gather, print T-shirts with their friends all the while enjoying their favorite alcoholic beverages! Travis found the business while looking at the speaking schedule for the GPX show in Denver and just HAD to reach out to learn more about the business. Listen in as Josh shares some of his struggles as a small business owner - some unique to his specific business, but others we can all relate to. Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com Sign up to get your FREE Annual Design Calendar!
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| PODCast E087: Digging Deeper w/ the Production Manager w/ Taite Ross | 20 Apr 2022 | 01:02:37 | |
Taite Ross was a guest on the show back in Episode 43, but this time, Travis and Josiah look at his actual job description and share a bit more about what goes on behind the scenes at Make Your Mark Design. Taite is not only in charge of the production, but he also has other duties that he handles around the shop to make sure things continue to go smoothly. Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com
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| PODCast E086: How To Prep For Summer Markets + Denver GXP | 13 Apr 2022 | 01:30:56 | |
As most of us in the POD industry know, the summer can be a dry time for sales. Most of us make the majority of our sales in Q4, but what if there was a way to make some of the summer months more profitable? Enter summer markets. Many will decide it's not for them, but summer markets are a great way to get out into your community and get paid to advertise your business. In this week's episode, Travis and Josiah share what it will take for you to be successful in this potentially high sales volume season. Listen in and take some notes if you plan to take this on. While it can be a lot of work, it can also be very successful if you plan correctly and figure out some of the basics. Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com
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| E201: Shopify or Etsy? Where Should You Begin Selling Print On Demand? | 19 Jun 2024 | 00:47:42 | |
Welcome back to the PODCast!
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| PODCast E085: How Licensing Works w/ Michael Restrepo | 06 Apr 2022 | 01:00:17 | |
Michael Restrepo is a busy guy. He has a full time sales position at a large company (which he loves) and simultaneously owns and operates several different sales channels for his brand, Greek State of Mind. Through licensing, he's been able to create products with a built in audience and promote them on various sales channels including his own Shopify, Etsy and Amazon. Listen in as Travis and Josiah ask him how he makes time for everything, as well as the pros and cons of licensing. In the end, discover yet another way you can utilize POD in your business through licensing! Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com -------- https://www.instagram.com/mikerestrepo
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| PODCast E084: Which POD Provider Should I Use? + May Holidays (rebroadcast) | 30 Mar 2022 | 01:00:31 | |
Things got a little out of hand this week so we've been forced to do a rebroadcast for this week. However, it's a really great episode chock full of good info! Take a listen and have a great week! ---------- On this week's episode, Travis and Josiah compare and contrast three of the largest and most well known Print On Demand providers in the industry - Printful, Printify and Gooten. While there are many, MANY more options to choose, many POD sellers utilize one of these three when first starting and move on from there. The guys talk about several things you'll need to consider including shipping times, samples, print quality, customer service, integrations and more. Plus, in this week's Point Of Interest, the guys share some dates in May you should be targeting in your POD business. Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com
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| PODCast E083: Shop Tour - Make Your Mark Design | 24 Mar 2022 | 00:47:57 | |
On this week's episode, Travis and Josiah take you behind the scenes at Make Your Mark Design and give you a shop tour. You'll get to see where the proverbial sausage is made and learn about the different processes we use to create amazing products to send all over the world! Make sure you're following us on YouTube because this podcast is something you'll definitely want to make sure you watch on video! PS - Please excuse the mess! Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com
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| PODCast E082: How To Sell In Multiple Places + Using Sublimation For Charity | 17 Mar 2022 | 00:53:50 | |
Print On Demand opportunity is everywhere you look these days. So why limit yourself to one or two sales channels? Take your abilities and knowledge and go to where the customers are. On this week's episode, Travis and Josiah share "off the beaten path" types of places you can use your skills in POD to make sales and ultimately, MONEY! Have a listen and perhaps you'll find a golden nugget or two that can increase your bottom line. Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com
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| PODCast E081: Don't Give Up On Your Goals w/ Fiona Darcy | 11 Mar 2022 | 01:00:28 | |
On this week's show, the guys go international again and speak with Fiona Darcy from Australia. Fiona runs FusionTeeShirts.com in Victoria and sells both locally and via ecommerce. It's been a long road for her since she began, but she's learned a TON about printing in the process. She's also likely logged more hours listening to the PODCast than any other person on the planet! Enjoy this week's episode as Fiona talks about how she's been able to stay the course amist health issues, financial mistakes and 14+ hour days. She's a wonderful interview and an even better print entrepreneur. Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com --------
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| PODCast E080: How To Handle Upset Customers in POD + Industry Price Increases | 02 Mar 2022 | 00:58:09 | |
On this week's show, Travis and Josiah talk through some scenarios you may have run into when dealing with customers. How should you handle these challenges? What about when it's the customer's fault? All of these things are discussed on the show today, plus the dangers a "sheep disease!" Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com
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| PODCast E079: Patience Is Key In Merch By Amazon w/ Juna from Detour Shirts | 23 Feb 2022 | 01:05:25 | |
If you've been in the world of POD, you've likely seen Juna from Detour Shirts. He's been making wonderfully helpful YouTube videos for several years now. Once you've listened to the interview, you'll be able to understand how he keeps chugging away, even though he still has a 9-5 job and print on demand is his side hustle. Juna focuses mainly on royalty based POD and is on several different platforms. He even won a contest for designing a T-shirt for the TV show "Lost!" Design is not only a talent for him, but it's his passion, as well. Join Travis and Josiah as they try and squeeze some tips and tricks out of him to see how he's kept his momentum for so long in the POD world. Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com --------
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| PODCast E078: Massive Announcement For PODCast Listeners + MYMD Fulfillment Services | 16 Feb 2022 | 00:37:38 | |
On this week's episode, Travis and Josiah share some pretty big news about Make Your Mark Design and the PODCast. Don't want to let the cat out of the proverbial bag, so we'll just tell you to make sure you listen to this episode! Pretty cool and exciting stuff! Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com
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| PODCast E077: Slow And Steady Print Shop Growth w/ John Yogodzinski | 09 Feb 2022 | 00:56:05 | |
John Yogodzinski has been in the printing game since 2009. He's printed a lot of things and seen changes in the industry. He's also made enough right decisions to get him to where he is today - the owner of a 10,000 sq ft building with several tenants, as well as many other small endeavors that funnel customers to his main business, The Graphic Hive. Join Travis and Josiah as they ask questions about his growth and how it all works together. From embroidery to DTG to a portable photo booth, John really does it all. Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com --------
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| PODCast E076: Why Your CoGS Matter + ISS Long Beach Recap | 02 Feb 2022 | 00:52:58 | |
Business is full of numbers. Profits, losses, salaries, retail, wholesale, etc. You'll soon find out (if you haven't already) that your cost of goods sold, otherwise known as CoGS, is one of the most important numbers. You need to know this information. Contrary to popular belief, a lot more that the simple cost of one shirt needs to factor into this number. There are real expenses that need to be covered by your profits, and knowing what those are can make or break your business. Join Travis and Josiah as they speak to that and share what Travis is doing to get more granular with these numbers. Plus, on the Point Of Interest, Travis shares some of his experiences from the ISS Apparel Show at Long Beach. Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com
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| E200: Celebrating 200 Episodes Live + Listener Stories | 12 Jun 2024 | 01:03:32 | |
(Really sorry for the poor audio on this episode!)
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| PODCast E075: Rethinking KDP To Build A Business w/ Tammie Chrin | 26 Jan 2022 | 01:04:26 | |
Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) is an Amazon program for book publishing. While it was originally for the Kindle E-reader, it has branched out to become a true POD option. Want 100 books? No problem? Want 1 book? Again, no problem. Enter Tammie Chrin. She's been able to leverage the power of KDP in a unique way and serve businesses all around the world. Her successful approach has allowed her the freedom to work from home as well as teach others her methods. Listen in as Travis and Josiah pick her brain and learn about this "out of the book" way to do KDP 4 B2B! Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com --------
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| PODCast E074: Hiring Your First VA + Combine Niche Ideas | 19 Jan 2022 | 01:02:19 | |
On this week's show, Travis and Josiah spend some time talking about the steps you should take to hire your first Virtual Assistant. VA's can be super beneficial to a growing POD business and allow the business owner to spend their time on more revenue generating tasks. So if you haven't considered hiring one, you should. Think of it as an investment in your business as opposed to a "cost." Set yourself up for success by preparing in the right way - job descriptions, trial tasks, the 13th month and more. Plus, in the Point Of Interest, the guys share a tool that can potentially help you come up with some new niches and even some "super niches!" Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com Sign up to get your FREE Annual Design Calendar!
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| PODCast E073: What Is Your Spouse Going To Think? + Reddit Mailbag | 12 Jan 2022 | 00:46:45 | |
On this week's episode, Travis and Josiah share some common responses from the significant others' perspectives when the entrepreneur suggests starting a new venture. Since print on demand can garner all kinds of responses, the guys share some pros and cons from each perspective. It's a good discussion as well as a reminder that other people in our lives have different ideas and thoughts that we must not only be aware of, but respect. Plus, on this week's Point Of Interest, the guys open up the printondemand subreddit and take on a few questions posed by the posters. Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com ~~SHOW LINKS~~
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