Explore every episode of the podcast Jo Wildsmith POD and Passive Income
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| Taking my POD & Passive Income to the next level - why things are changing around here | 17 Aug 2025 | 00:25:37 | |
In this episode, I’m sharing why things are shifting with my POD and passive income journey and what the next level really looks like. Change is never easy, but it’s always necessary for growth. If you’ve ever thought about levelling up your own business, this is for you! https://jowildsmith.com https://pod123.co.uk If you want to sign up to my newsletter: https://jowildsmith.com/the-contents-... My channel is all about doing a little prep work now for long-term rewards, whether that's here on YouTube, with your own products for sale worldwide with the magic of print on demand products or your own e-commerce website or books, eBooks, on Amazon KDP, audiobooks, and so, so much more. Let's get the world earning as they sleep, or eat, or simply have the freedom to live their glorious lives. ...and if you fancy creating a whole e-commerce store where your orders are fulfilled by print on demand, all for the one-time price of just £49, come along to our next live online Workshop: https://pod123.co.uk/page/workshops-c... ...or go for it right away with the Video Course for just £29! I'm Jo, 56, London mother and grandmother. I've lived a varied life and learnt a LOT along the way, and if you are also in this 'midlife' stage I'm sure you have too. YouTube has a bit of a us-shaped gap in it and I'm determined that we have a lot to say and a lot of ways we can help, inform and entertain people by sharing our knowledge, experiences and skills. If you enjoyed this video and fancy buying me a coffee, you can do so here: https://buymeacoffee.com/jowildsmith | |||
| Interview with Janine Friston: Networking & Relationships - The Key to Business Success | 10 Aug 2025 | 00:37:30 | |
Founder of The Female Business Network, Janine Friston helps quietly confident women in business be visible, build genuine connections, and grow. She hosts friendly online and in-person networking events across the UK, offers business mentoring, and speaks at events. Co-founder of the Female Business Festival & Awards, she’s passionate about supporting introverted and quieter business owners to thrive. A mum of two teenage boys, originally from Cornwall and now in Manchester, Janine loves travel, dining out, gin, prosecco, coffee, and walks with her cockapoo, Arlo. https://www.instagram.com/femalebusinessnetwork/ https://femalebusinessnetwork.co.uk/ https://www.facebook.com/FemaleBusinessNetwork My channel is all about doing a little prep work now for long-term rewards, whether that's here on YouTube, with your own products for sale worldwide with the magic of print on demand products or your own e-commerce website or books, eBooks, on Amazon KDP, audiobooks, and so, so much more. Let's get the world earning as they sleep, or eat, or simply have the freedom to live their glorious lives. ...and if you fancy creating a whole e-commerce store where your orders are fulfilled by print on demand, all for the one-time price of just £49, come along to our next live online Workshop: https://pod123.co.uk/page/workshops-courses ...or go for it right away with the Video Course for just £29! I'm Jo, 56, London mother and grandmother. I've lived a varied life and learnt a LOT along the way, and if you are also in this 'midlife' stage I'm sure you have too. YouTube has a bit of a us-shaped gap in it and I'm determined that we have a lot to say and a lot of ways we can help, inform and entertain people by sharing our knowledge, experiences and skills. If you enjoyed this video and fancy buying me a coffee, you can do so here: https://buymeacoffee.com/jowildsmith | |||
| Selling Print on Demand Products to the EU? New GPSR Legislation | 19 Jun 2025 | 00:04:24 | |
If you sell POD products to the EU and NI, new regulations come into force on 13th December 2024. What does this mean for you? | |||
| Introduction: The POD Queen Podcast | 13 Jun 2025 | 00:05:15 | |
Welcome to The POD Queen Podcast! As a huge fan of print on demand, I am now sharing everything I have learned during the ten years (plus!) I have been 'PODDING' here on my podcast and on YouTube. While I'm sharing the 'how to' in my Jo Wildsmith channel - as well as my journey as a Midlife YouTuber - here, in this podcast, you'll get to see more of the unedited, behind-the-scenes goings on, plus interviews and more! Come and visit my website to find out more about me and my POD training courses: https://brandedandcovered.com | |||
| 10 Reasons Selling Print On Demand From Your Own Store Works Better! | 29 Apr 2025 | 00:11:07 | |
You want to sell products with this amazing thing you've heard about called PRINT ON DEMAND, but what's the best way to do it? The way that will maximise your sales? Today, I'm revealing my Top Ten Reasons why having your own e-commerce website is better than selling POD products from a platform or martketplace. PlaceIt Affiliate link, as promised: https://1.envato.market/P0RdQM My channel is all about doing a little prep work now for long-term rewards, whether that's here on YouTube, with your own products for sale worldwide with the magic of print on demand products or your own e-commerce website or books, eBooks, on Amazon KDP, audiobooks, and so, so much more. Let's get the world earning as they sleep, or eat, or simply have the freedom to live their glorious lives. I'm Jo, 56, London mother and grandmother. I've lived a varied life and learnt a LOT along the way, and if you are also in this 'midlife' stage I'm sure you have too. YouTube has a bit of a us-shaped gap in it and I'm determined that we have a lot to say and a lot of ways we can help, inform and entertain people by sharing our knowledge, experiences and skills. If you enjoyed this video and fancy buying me a coffee, you can do so here: https://buymeacoffee.com/jowildsmith | |||
| How Will Trump's Tariffs Affect YOUR Print ON Demand Business? | 04 Apr 2025 | 00:07:47 | |
Are you a POD seller with customers in the UK? Here, I discuss the immediate impact of Donald Trump's new trade tariffs and offer strategies to manage the fallout. If you are outside of the US but sell your products to customers there - and why wouldn't you want to, it's a massive market, right? - then watch this video! My channel is all about doing a little prep work now for long-term rewards, whether that's here on YouTube, with your own products for sale worldwide with the magic of print on demand products or your own e-commerce website or books, eBooks, on Amazon KDP, audiobooks, and so, so much more. Let's get the world earning as they sleep, or eat, or simply have the freedom to live their glorious lives. I'm Jo, 56, London mother and grandmother. I've lived a varied life and learnt a LOT along the way, and if you are also in this 'midlife' stage I'm sure you have too. YouTube has a bit of a us-shaped gap in it and I'm determined that we have a lot to say and a lot of ways we can help, inform and entertain people by sharing our knowledge, experiences and skills. If you enjoyed this video and fancy buying me a coffee, you can do so here: https://buymeacoffee.com/jowildsmith | |||
| Multiply Your Merch Income - Leverage Your Print on Demand Designs | 01 Dec 2024 | 00:14:51 | |
How can you magic up some extra time? In this crazy world where we're all wrapped up in busy-ness, tools that can take some of the legwork off us can really make all the difference. My channel is all about doing a little prep work now for long-term rewards, whether that's here on YouTube, with your own products for sale worldwide with the magic of print on demand on platforms such as Redbubble, Amazon Merch on Demand, etc, or your own e-commerce website, books, eBooks, on Amazon KDP, audiobooks, and so, so much more. Let's get the world earning as they sleep, or eat, or simply have the freedom to live their glorious lives. This is the power of passive income. All the helpful bits: Affiliate link for MerchTitans Automation - how I maximise my time by uploading to several print on demand sites at once - https://affiliates.merchtitans.com/39... Follow my quest to achieve monetization by Christmas here: • Monetised / Monetised by Christmas? If you enjoyed this video and fancy buying me a coffee, you can do so here https://buymeacoffee.com/jowildsmith Discover my £29 courses here, they’re step-by-step, easy to follow video-based lessons and you also get to join my Branded & Covered Private Members Facebook Group too, for ongoing updates, live Q&A sessions, and tips. https://brandedandcovered.com/product... | |||
| Creating Content When You Can't Bear Your Own Voice | 24 Nov 2024 | 00:05:51 | |
Do you watch all these wonderful YouTubers chattering away and think, "I could never do that, I have a terrible voice!"? Well, here's a secret... you're not alone! So many of us can't stand the way we sound when we hear ourselves back, and in this episode I'm going to help you get past that! I'm Jo, 56, London mother and grandmother. I've lived a varied life and learnt a LOT along the way, and if you are also in this 'midlife' stage I'm sure you have too. YouTube has a bit of a us-shaped gap in it and I'm determined that we have a lot to say and a lot of ways we can help, inform and entertain people by sharing our knowledge, experiences and skills. My / @jowildsmith channel is all about doing a little work now for long-term rewards, whether that's here on YouTube, with your own products for sale worldwide with the magic of print on demand on platforms such as Redbubble, Amazon Merch on Demand, etc, or your own e-commerce website, books, eBooks, on Amazon KDP, audiobooks, and so much more. In the POD Queen Podcast I bring you all my know-how about the wonderful world of POD, print on demand, entrepreneurship and improving your life with online ventures - all WITHOUT making any massive investments. However, if you want to deep-dive into print on demand, I have deliberately priced my step-by-step training courses so that they are affordable. Discover my £29 courses here, they’re easy to follow video-based lessons and you also get to join my Branded & Covered Private Members Facebook Group too, for ongoing updates, live Q&A sessions, and tips. https://brandedandcovered.com/product... | |||
| Before You Even Start to Create Print on Demand Designs... Watch This! | 20 Oct 2024 | 00:20:10 | |
In this week's Pod Queen Podcast, I'm sharing with you everything I believe you need to know before you even start creating your POD designs! These are the things I wish someone had told me before I began PODDING! Please note, I'm not an intellectual property legal-eagle, so if you have any concerns or quandaries about copyright and trademark law in your country, speak to a qualified solicitor for up to date, local, and detailed advice. Find out more from these videos and resources mentioned in today's POD Queen Podcast: What is POD and how does it work? • What is Print on Demand and How Does it Work? Canva Licensing Explained: • Canva licensing explained Kittl: https://www.kittl.com/ Trademarks and Copyright: what POD sellers need to know • Trademarks and copyright: what POD sellers... I'm Jo, 56, London mother and grandmother. I've lived a varied life and learnt a LOT along the way, and if you are also in this 'midlife' stage I'm sure you have too. YouTube has a bit of a us-shaped gap in it and I'm determined that we have a lot to say and a lot of ways we can help, inform and entertain people by sharing our knowledge, experiences and skills. My channel is all about doing a little work now for long-term rewards, whether that's here on YouTube, with your own products for sale worldwide with the magic of print on demand on platforms such as Redbubble, Amazon Merch on Demand, etc, or your own e-commerce website, books, eBooks, on Amazon KDP, audiobooks, and so much more. Follow my quest to achieve monetization by Christmas here: • Monetised / Monetised by Christmas? Discover my £29 courses here, they’re step-by-step, easy to follow video-based lessons and you also get to join my Branded & Covered Private Members Facebook Group too, for ongoing updates, live Q&A sessions, and tips. https://brandedandcovered.com/product... | |||
| From Burnout to Balance: Sue Richards’ Advice for Self-Employed Mums | 04 Aug 2025 | 00:30:25 | |
Meet Sue Richards: Freedom and success coach & mentor, podcast host and speaker. She is dedicated to simplifying the lives of ambitious self-employed mums. She helps them to break free from overwhelm, avoid burnout, and create more time and freedom for the things they love, whilst still creating incredible success in their businesses. Freebie: http://subscribepage.io/YoRyZW (my 6 step framework to help you ditch overwhelm for good) Website: https://suerichardscoaching.co.uk/ Instagram: instagram.com/suerichards.coaching My channel is all about doing a little prep work now for long-term rewards, whether that's here on YouTube, with your own products for sale worldwide with the magic of print on demand products or your own e-commerce website or books, eBooks, on Amazon KDP, audiobooks, and so, so much more. Let's get the world earning as they sleep, or eat, or simply have the freedom to live their glorious lives. ...and if you fancy creating a whole e-commerce store where your orders are fulfilled by print on demand, all for the one-time price of just £49, come along to our next live online Workshop: https://pod123.co.uk/page/workshops-c... ...or go for it right away with the Video Course for just £29! I'm Jo, 56, London mother and grandmother. I've lived a varied life and learnt a LOT along the way, and if you are also in this 'midlife' stage I'm sure you have too. YouTube has a bit of a us-shaped gap in it and I'm determined that we have a lot to say and a lot of ways we can help, inform and entertain people by sharing our knowledge, experiences and skills. If you enjoyed this video and fancy buying me a coffee, you can do so here: https://buymeacoffee.com/jowildsmith | |||
| Interview with Author and Adoption Champion, Fiona Myles | 28 Jul 2025 | 00:38:48 | |
Meet Fiona Myles: Speaker, Mentor, Author, and Adoptee Champion. As the founder of The Myles Method, Fiona brings a powerful blend of lived experience and professional insight. She’s an adoptee, a SEN parent, and a passionate advocate for those navigating identity, trauma, and growth. This conversation is one you won’t want to miss. https://linktr.ee/Fionamylesauthor https://fionamylesauthor.com/ My channel is all about doing a little prep work now for long-term rewards, whether that's here on YouTube, with your own products for sale worldwide with the magic of print on demand products or your own e-commerce website or books, eBooks, on Amazon KDP, audiobooks, and so, so much more. Let's get the world earning as they sleep, or eat, or simply have the freedom to live their glorious lives. ...and if you fancy creating a whole e-commerce store where your orders are fulfilled by print on demand, all for the one-time price of just £49, come along to our next live online Workshop: https://pod123.co.uk/page/workshops-c... ...or go for it right away with the Video Course for just £29! I'm Jo, 56, London mother and grandmother. I've lived a varied life and learnt a LOT along the way, and if you are also in this 'midlife' stage I'm sure you have too. YouTube has a bit of a us-shaped gap in it and I'm determined that we have a lot to say and a lot of ways we can help, inform and entertain people by sharing our knowledge, experiences and skills. If you enjoyed this video and fancy buying me a coffee, you can do so here: https://buymeacoffee.com/jowildsmith | |||
| Interview with Claire Pope, EFT Tapping Practitioner - supporting people to shift their mindset! | 21 Jul 2025 | 00:40:36 | |
Claire Pope is an EFT Tapping Practitioner and supports people to shift their mindset. Listen to how she dabbled with Print on Demand during lockdown and came over her own stumbling blocks. You can find Claire here: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Instagram - / eft.tap.clearwithclaire To book a session - https://www.calendly.com/clearwithclaire Redbubble tiers video: https://youtu.be/63_jxzJHbF0 My channel is all about doing a little prep work now for long-term rewards, whether that's here on YouTube, with your own products for sale worldwide with the magic of print on demand products or your own e-commerce website or books, eBooks, on Amazon KDP, audiobooks, and so, so much more. Let's get the world earning as they sleep, or eat, or simply have the freedom to live their glorious lives. ...and if you fancy creating a whole e-commerce store where your orders are fulfilled by print on demand, all for the one-time price of just £49, come along to our next live online Workshop: https://pod123.co.uk/page/workshops-c... ...or go for it right away with the Video Course for just £29! I'm Jo, 56, London mother and grandmother. I've lived a varied life and learnt a LOT along the way, and if you are also in this 'midlife' stage I'm sure you have too. YouTube has a bit of a us-shaped gap in it and I'm determined that we have a lot to say and a lot of ways we can help, inform and entertain people by sharing our knowledge, experiences and skills. If you enjoyed this video and fancy buying me a coffee, you can do so here: https://buymeacoffee.com/jowildsmith | |||
| Interview with UK Print on Demand Supplier Marie Walker | 14 Jul 2025 | 00:30:09 | |
Join me as I chat with print on demand supplier Marie, finding out all about how the POD process works from the fulfilment centre point of view. You'll find Marie here: https://www.mcsbranding.co.uk My channel is all about doing a little prep work now for long-term rewards, whether that's here on YouTube, with your own products for sale worldwide with the magic of print on demand products or your own e-commerce website or books, eBooks, on Amazon KDP, audiobooks, and so, so much more. Let's get the world earning as they sleep, or eat, or simply have the freedom to live their glorious lives. ...and if you fancy creating a whole e-commerce store where your orders are fulfilled by print on demand, all for the one-time price of just £49, come along to our next live online Workshop: https://pod123.co.uk/page/workshops-c... I'm Jo, 56, London mother and grandmother. I've lived a varied life and learnt a LOT along the way, and if you are also in this 'midlife' stage I'm sure you have too. YouTube has a bit of a us-shaped gap in it and I'm determined that we have a lot to say and a lot of ways we can help, inform and entertain people by sharing our knowledge, experiences and skills. If you enjoyed this video and fancy buying me a coffee, you can do so here: https://buymeacoffee.com/jowildsmith | |||
| Business Cheerleader Theresa Lawrie-Ashton talks Memberships and More | 07 Jul 2025 | 00:33:20 | |
In this week's podcast... Theresa is a passionate cheerleader for women in business — helping them grow fun, profitable lifestyle-led businesses without burning out or playing small. Through her signature programme (Dream to Achieve), the ICA Business Club, and her free weekly training The Friday Fix, she supports women to turn their big ideas into strategies that actually work. With clarity, calm, and a sprinkle of magic, Theresa helps her clients build businesses that grow them too — with more confidence, joy, and freedom along the way. Get involved: Join The Friday Fix, book a Virtual Cuppa, or come hang out in the free Facebook group... icanachieve.co.uk/?friday_fix https://calendly.com/theresa-i-can-ac... / icanachievegroup Hi, I'm Jo. My channel is all about doing a little prep work now for long-term rewards, whether that's here on YouTube, with your own products for sale worldwide with the magic of print on demand products or your own e-commerce website or books, eBooks, on Amazon KDP, audiobooks, and so, so much more. Let's get the world earning as they sleep, or eat, or simply have the freedom to live their glorious lives. ...and if you fancy creating a whole e-commerce store where your orders are fulfilled by print on demand, all for the one-time price of just £49, come along to our next live online Workshop: https://pod123.co.uk/page/workshops-c... I'm Jo, 56, London mother and grandmother. I've lived a varied life and learnt a LOT along the way, and if you are also in this 'midlife' stage I'm sure you have too. YouTube has a bit of a us-shaped gap in it and I'm determined that we have a lot to say and a lot of ways we can help, inform and entertain people by sharing our knowledge, experiences and skills. If you enjoyed this video and fancy buying me a coffee, you can do so here: https://buymeacoffee.com/jowildsmith | |||
| Interview: Sarah White tells us why it's time to stop hiding and GET VISIBLE! | 29 Jun 2025 | 00:26:04 | |
In this week's podcast episode I'm joined by visibility coach, Sarah White. Sarah shares with us the importance of showing the world - as well as your customers and potential customers - who you are. Gone are the days where we can hide behind a brand in our ivory tower! You can find Sarah here: Facebook group - / bethefaceofyourbrand Facebook page - / sarahwhitebranding Instagram - / sarahwhitebranding Linkedin - / sarahwhitebranding You Tube - / @sarahwhitevisibility I'm Jo and my channel is all about doing a little prep work now for long-term rewards, whether that's here on YouTube, or with your own products for sale worldwide with the magic of print on demand. Let's get the world earning as they sleep, or eat, or simply have the freedom to live their glorious lives. | |||
| Small YouTubers Get Together to Talk Monetization, Midlife and More! | 19 Jun 2025 | 00:24:26 | |
When I chatted with my fellow YouTube ladies about B roll (watch that episode here: • What Do We Think of B-Roll? Asking My YouT... ) I left the Zoom recording and this is where the conversation went. A fascinating and fun insight into our thoughts and opinions. Thank you ladies for joining me. Vicki - @agingonyourterms Bettie - @bettiec-thrive Jase - @jasenomadetv And as mentioned in the video and to show this really is a thing... If you enjoyed this video and fancy buying me a coffee, you can do so here: https://buymeacoffee.com/jowildsmith My channel is all about doing a little prep work now for long-term rewards, whether that's here on YouTube, with your own products for sale worldwide with the magic of print on demand products or your own e-commerce website or books, eBooks, on Amazon KDP, audiobooks, and so, so much more. Let's get the world earning as they sleep, or eat, or simply have the freedom to live their glorious lives. My other channel is Gen X Jo and you can find it here: / @genxjoanna ...and if you fancy creating a whole e-commerce store where your orders are fulfilled by print on demand, all for the one-time price of just £49, come along to our next live online Workshop: https://pod123.co.uk/page/workshops-c... | |||
| To B-Roll or Not to B-Roll, That is The Question! | 19 Jun 2025 | 00:53:35 | |
One of the most wonderful discoveries I've made since starting my YouTube journey is that you make wonderful friends with fellow YouTubers from all over the world. Today, I asked my YouTuber friends what they thought of B-roll. Does it enhance or does it distract? You'll find Vicki, Bettie and Jase here: My channel is all about doing a little prep work now for long-term rewards, whether that's here on YouTube, with your own products for sale worldwide with the magic of print on demand products or your own e-commerce website or books, eBooks, on Amazon KDP, audiobooks, and so, so much more. Let's get the world earning as they sleep, or eat, or simply have the freedom to live their glorious lives. ...and if you fancy creating a whole e-commerce store where your orders are fulfilled by print on demand, all for the one-time price of just £49, come along to our next live online Workshop: https://pod123.co.uk/page/workshops-c... | |||