Dream Printing Podcast | Planner, Custom Journal, Self Publishing, Devotional, Paper Product – Details, episodes & analysis

Today I am teaching the biggest hidden truths, delays, mistakes, and surprises that come with creating and printing a planner—so you can avoid them and succeed with confidence.

In this episode, Polly pulls back the curtain on the REAL behind-the-scenes of printing a planner. After 11+ years running Horacio Printing, she’s sharing the hard-won lessons no one ever warned her about—from unexpected delays, overseas printing realities, file prep frustrations, and timeline surprises, to the emotional roller coaster of seeing your dream come to life.

You’ll learn the seven things nobody tells you about printing: • Why your timeline will almost always be longer than expected • Why overseas printing is essential for quality + profit • What printers don’t do (and why your files must be perfect!) • Why poor editing leads to bad samples • How to communicate with printers confidently • The mental load of entrepreneurship • And why your dream ultimately isn’t even about you

If you’re dreaming of creating a planner or paper product, this episode is the roadmap—and the encouragement—you need.

I am Polly Payne, the CEO and founder of Horacio Printing. I have sold more than 45,000 Dream Planners around the world along with bible studies and journals. I now help other dreamers do the same, which is why I launched Print School.

Have a question? Comment below and let's chat!

Watch My Free Print Training: https://www.dreamprinting.co/Print-School-2-0 Get Your Paper Fix: https://www.HoracioPrinting.com Need Help? Email: help@horacioprinting.com Pop into my DMS! @_print_school

Are you ready to learn when and how to create your 2027 planner? In this episode, Polly Payne teaches you how to plan your full production timeline from start to finish so you can create a luxury paper product with confidence.

You’ll learn when to design, order samples, start printing, and begin selling your planner—plus what to do if you’ve missed the window for a dated product. Whether it’s your first launch or your next collection, Polly’s proven planner timeline will help you stay organized, avoid costly mistakes, and reach your goals with ease.

✨ Join the Dream Printing Challenge → https://www.dreamprinting.co/challenge 🎓 Apply for Print School → https://www.dreamprinting.co/Print-School-2-0 📦 Shop Dream Planners → https://www.horacioprinting.com

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Episode 273: How To Print Your Products with Pre-Orders

Have you ever dreamed of creating your own planner, journal, or paper product…but felt stuck because of the upfront printing costs? In today’s episode, I’m sharing how you can fund your product launch using preorder campaigns and Kickstarter—without going into debt.

I’ll walk you through the math, show you why you don’t need hundreds of buyers to get started, and share inspiring stories from Print School students who successfully launched their products using this exact strategy.

If you’ve been sitting on an idea, this episode will give you the confidence and tools to finally bring it to life.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The difference between Kickstarter and preorder campaigns

• How many sales you actually need to fund your first print run

• Why offset printing is key for high-quality paper products

• Real success stories from Print School alumni

• How to launch without debt and reinvest profits into your next run

Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:

• 🎥 Watch My Free Print Training: dreamprinting.co/Print-School-2-0

• ✨ Shop the Dream Planner + more: HoracioPrinting.com

• 📧 Need Help? Email: @_print_school

If this episode encouraged you, please share it with a friend who has a big dream waiting to be printed. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode of The Dream Printing Podcast!

Hi Friend! 

Are you wanting to make your own journal! Today I am sharing three things BEFORE you print! Ready for some printing 101? 

Grab your journal and pen and let’s get dive in! 

I hope this blesses you! 

YOUR NEXT STEPS: 

• Join me May 9th for a live workshop: Horacioprinting.com/liveworkshop
• Watch My Free Print Training : HoracioPrinting.com/workshop 
• Apply for a spot in Print School: HoracioPrinting.com/PrintSchool
• Get Your Paper Fix: HoracioPrinting.com 
• Need Help? Email: help@horacioprinting.com
• Pop into my DMS! @horacio-printing

Meet Nadene Taylor! Nadene  is the lead designer at Horacio Printing and runs our Design House. Today we are talking about the 5 BIG mistakes we see in product design.  Grab your notebook. This one is a GOOD one! 

RESOURCES: 

Shop Horacio Printing : www.horacioprinting.com 

Free Dream Printing Workshop : www.horacioprinting.com/workshop

Apply for Print School: www.horacioprinting.com/printschool 

The 2024 Dream Planner is in the works. Today we are taking you behind the scenes to hear what step we are on! Spoiler Alert the SAMPLES are in! 

RESOURCES: 

Shop Horacio Printing : www.horacioprinting.com 

Free Dream Printing Workshop : www.horacioprinting.com/workshop

Apply for Print School: www.horacioprinting.com/printschool

Today I am sharing HOW I started Horacio Printing and created my first planner. We are going back to 2014! I hope it inspires you to take the next step on YOUR dream! 

RESOURCES: 

Shop Horacio Printing : www.horacioprinting.com 

Free Dream Printing Workshop : www.horacioprinting.com/workshop

Apply for Print School: www.horacioprinting.com/printschool

Go behind the scenes of what it is like to create a fertility tracker. Today I am interviewing the CEO of Salta, Christine Torres. Christine is also a OBGYN-PA and dreamer! 

You can now PRE-ORDER her Fertility Tracker on Kickstarter: 

LINK: www.horacioprinting.com/salta

Ready to jump into Print School? 

APPLY HERE: HoracioPrinting.com/PrintSchool

Watch my free workshop: HoracioPrinting.com/workshop

Ready to refresh your heart + goals for Q2? 

Open up your Dream Planner and turn to the Spring Refresh section and listen to today's episode! We are going to refocus, do goal setting, generosity planning, and look at ALL areas of your life. Get ready! 

Don't have a planner? 

Snag the free workbook here! HoracioPrinting.com/Spring 

Watch this episode on Youtube! HoracioPrinting.com/youtube 

NEXT STEP: 

Learn to print YOUR thing! 

Watch free Printing Workshop : HoracioPrinting.com/workshop 

The 5-Day Challenge is happening NOW! 

You can be a fly on the wall and listen to Day one's training! 

Jump in here to join tomorrow: HoracioPrinting.com/Print