They say if you’re going to chop down a tree, first sharpen your axe. I love this video for that reason! We have so many tools at our disposal now & getting familiar with them is such a game changer. 👏🏼
Such a great video! The tips were practical and easy to follow. I really appreciate how well you explained everything-looking forward to applying these ideas. Thanks for sharing!
When do you Trademark? If you get overnight success, others might Trademark (steal) YOUR brand right? And shouldn’t you TM Internationally as well, since POD is global? Curious what you’ve done for your brands. Thanks!
This is interesting, but I would like to know; Do we get to pick the quality of our clothing? I understand that gelato provides everything we need but even to the brand and the quality of the shirt, hoody, etc.?
I had the same worry.. But my manufacturer was so honest that he used codes for colors and fabric quality and material, picking him was the best choice I have ever made,
The quality of the garment is going to be determined by the blank you select. Quality of printing is all dependent on you uploading proper artwork. But there are times that printshops do mess up. It's the cost of doing business with Print On Demand, but the benefit is you're not out any money to start.
Hey John, Thanks for all the advice given here. I had a couple questions as I have been trying to follow your video step by step and see a few things I'm questioning.... 1. when purchasing the .store name... is it important to add the privacy protection and SSL options getting started or is that something that comes with shopify when you join? 2. Does it matter about getting a virtual address when forming an LLC with starting your brand out? I'm stuck at using my registered agents address for everything before submitting or if I need to establish a virtual office and its more expenses I have to budget for.... Respectfully - Cleo
Yo! Incredible questions! 1- privacy protection is typically offered by where you host it. So if you go with namecheap they include it for FREE 2- when it comes to virtual addresses, I would recommend a registered agents address. Banking laws are changing and they are now doing more to stop you from using a virtual address. Even closing accounts if you don't confirm a physical one!
@@johnxsantos Thank you so much for replying! I paused at creating my LLC until I could get some more info on if using the registered agents address was best. I think I am going to go with northwest registered agent, especially since my brand is going to be based here in Washington state.
I went to Kittl and read that the designs that you publish are available for everyone to use. How do you feel about that. Do you get a copy write on the designs that you create yourself to give you as the original designer the right for several years not to have your design used by someone other than yourself?
Wishing your daughter much success! It's a lot of fun, and honestly will grow you as a person. You two should join our free community! Would be great to speak to you all in an upcoming live we have this week. community.ftgu.app/
Sir, do you have any vids/tutorials on how to achieve prints/presses on dark fabrics (cotton and poly)? I've just started and only white garments have been successful for me! I'm using a sublimation printer with matching ink/paper and nothing works for dark garments. I've used DTF paper, DTF film, DTF sub paper (A-Sub brand) and all my presses fail on dark. I'm using recommended temp, pressure, printer settings to no avail. I can't get a biz rolling if I can't include dark garments! Appreciate you taking 2 months out of your time to assist me! Kidding. Lol. Any help! Thanks!
Hello John I hope you're doing well. I wanted to ask if I could have your permission to recreate this video and add an extra layer of creativity to make it even more engaging. I’d like to provide you with a sample edit to demonstrate how I can enhance the content and significantly boost audience engagement through my video editing skills.
Question- if a brand name isn’t taken within the trademark database but there are other people on instagram with the same or very similar name trying to come up in the clothing business, could that become an issue down the road?
The straightforward guidance is excellent! I'm a new sub. Straight up, I became a sub because I appreciate your honest, straightforward content. I'm looking forward to what y'all drop in the future. I'm curious, though. I'm starting out and about to launch in prep for the holiday rush. What blank brands do you feel are worthy of being called luxury? I have my opinions, but I'm curious what yours are. Thanks, man!
@@monikatkalcec6040 That's exactly the way but with Botika you can still get a professional model look. Just upload the photos you took and upgrade them
@@johnxsantos I have all my designs on Printful (not simple designs) could you allow an app to deal with certain client t's from a specific country and have the other app deal with North America?
Greetings, Do you read the policies of the companies that you choose to use to make sure that you own the graphics that you print. Is that something that matters to you. I have watched several of your videos and you do not speak of reading the Policies and owner ship of each company that you select to go with.
This has been going on for a long time. I remember when I graduated from high school, my godparents gave me a Speedy. I always called it a doctor bag. Left school in September and all the girls were Catholic. My mom and aunt attended the school. Met girls who lived all over the place and whose dads were geologists for oil companies. They said the *amzclothes* replica were too good and they would rather spend their money on a good replica.
He's teaching you all how to NOT be creative but yet trademarking is mentioned. Trademarking is saved for original creation, not AI, non-creative work. This generation wants things as fast as possible without any real creativity.
@@johnxsantos I get you but I think it should ALWAYS be mentioned how many of these businesses fail to keep people levelheaded ! Ecommerce businesses overal fail 80-90% ! Let alone a clothing brand that has to compete with thousands of established retailers ! The negative but truthful side has to be talked about too. I do respect you alot for even taking the time to respond ! 🙏
Hey Jhon, I just found this hidden gem of a channel you are, your content is absolute fire 🔥, honestly. But I noticed something in your editing that could be improved. I'm a professional video editor and graphic designer and I would like to help you out with this. How can I contact you :) ?
Appreciate ur informative "how 2 start a business" UA-cam video!!! It had great organized details easy 2 understand each step by step. I m a Occultic Leader interested in incorporating my esoteric theme in my creations. Have n amazing & prosperous timeline. BellaLunaMysticalGoddess: Spiritual Name Maribel Vargas Ponce: Birth Name
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They say if you’re going to chop down a tree, first sharpen your axe. I love this video for that reason! We have so many tools at our disposal now & getting familiar with them is such a game changer. 👏🏼
Absolutely!! Thank you for watching.
Such a great video! The tips were practical and easy to follow. I really appreciate how well you explained everything-looking forward to applying these ideas. Thanks for sharing!
When do you Trademark? If you get overnight success, others might Trademark (steal) YOUR brand right? And shouldn’t you TM Internationally as well, since POD is global?
Curious what you’ve done for your brands. Thanks!
Thank you John. Very helpful video.
Thank you for watching
This is dope ! Thank you for paving the way !
You bet!
Very informative... Thoroughly presented... I shall dive into this step by step break down. Thank you kindly..
This video is awesome!
Thank you for watching. I hope it helps you as you start this year and beyond 2025!
This is interesting, but I would like to know; Do we get to pick the quality of our clothing? I understand that gelato provides everything we need but even to the brand and the quality of the shirt, hoody, etc.?
I had the same worry.. But my manufacturer was so honest that he used codes for colors and fabric quality and material, picking him was the best choice I have ever made,
The quality of the garment is going to be determined by the blank you select. Quality of printing is all dependent on you uploading proper artwork. But there are times that printshops do mess up. It's the cost of doing business with Print On Demand, but the benefit is you're not out any money to start.
Incredible video many many thanks
Hey John, Thanks for all the advice given here. I had a couple questions as I have been trying to follow your video step by step and see a few things I'm questioning.... 1. when purchasing the .store name... is it important to add the privacy protection and SSL options getting started or is that something that comes with shopify when you join? 2. Does it matter about getting a virtual address when forming an LLC with starting your brand out? I'm stuck at using my registered agents address for everything before submitting or if I need to establish a virtual office and its more expenses I have to budget for.... Respectfully - Cleo
Yo! Incredible questions! 1- privacy protection is typically offered by where you host it. So if you go with namecheap they include it for FREE
2- when it comes to virtual addresses, I would recommend a registered agents address. Banking laws are changing and they are now doing more to stop you from using a virtual address. Even closing accounts if you don't confirm a physical one!
@@johnxsantos Thank you so much for replying! I paused at creating my LLC until I could get some more info on if using the registered agents address was best. I think I am going to go with northwest registered agent, especially since my brand is going to be based here in Washington state.
do you have a tutorial using amazon as a brand?
I went to Kittl and read that the designs that you publish are available for everyone to use. How do you feel about that. Do you get a copy write on the designs that you create yourself to give you as the original designer the right for several years not to have your design used by someone other than yourself?
Hello! From Canada! I was wondering where you get your hands on printing & heat press set ups!! ? 🇨🇦
Canada! What part are you from? I can send you some setups we use.
@@johnxsantos yeah man Canada, I am from Canada Ontario. Very interested, you got me inspired!!
Hi, new subscription. Thank you. I appreciate that my daughter wants to start her business 🤝
Wishing your daughter much success! It's a lot of fun, and honestly will grow you as a person. You two should join our free community! Would be great to speak to you all in an upcoming live we have this week. community.ftgu.app/
What if you want to do a pop up? what would be the cost to have inventory on hand?
for doing pop ups, you're going to need to order samples. Stay tuned for an upcoming video where we dive into that
dose all of this stuff your talking about work with canada too?
It does! But if something changes, please let me know
Sir, do you have any vids/tutorials on how to achieve prints/presses on dark fabrics (cotton and poly)? I've just started and only white garments have been successful for me! I'm using a sublimation printer with matching ink/paper and nothing works for dark garments. I've used DTF paper, DTF film, DTF sub paper (A-Sub brand) and all my presses fail on dark. I'm using recommended temp, pressure, printer settings to no avail. I can't get a biz rolling if I can't include dark garments! Appreciate you taking 2 months out of your time to assist me! Kidding. Lol. Any help! Thanks!
Reach out to me on IG or join our community linked in the description. Darks usually print the same as colored when using our Press-Art Films
Jus subscribed appreciate your support 🤞🏿🔌
Hello John
I hope you're doing well. I wanted to ask if I could have your permission to recreate this video and add an extra layer of creativity to make it even more engaging. I’d like to provide you with a sample edit to demonstrate how I can enhance the content and significantly boost audience engagement through my video editing skills.
Huh? Mood board? Did I fall asleep at that section?
This is owesom
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What makes StreetCrafter better than something like Jiffy DTF Print?
How about in Australia
Pretty similar steps, and gelato operates there too!
Question- if a brand name isn’t taken within the trademark database but there are other people on instagram with the same or very similar name trying to come up in the clothing business, could that become an issue down the road?
It can be. But in the US I believe its first registration.
@@johnxsantos thanks for your response John and great valuable content!im going to take this into consideration!
The straightforward guidance is excellent! I'm a new sub. Straight up, I became a sub because I appreciate your honest, straightforward content. I'm looking forward to what y'all drop in the future. I'm curious, though. I'm starting out and about to launch in prep for the holiday rush. What blank brands do you feel are worthy of being called luxury? I have my opinions, but I'm curious what yours are. Thanks, man!
What about creating product photos for clothing brands? Photoshoots cost a ton :)
DIY at the beginning, order sample and do a photoshoot by yourself with a friend.
@@monikatkalcec6040 That's exactly the way but with Botika you can still get a professional model look. Just upload the photos you took and upgrade them
So don’t trade mark you business name?
Why Gelato over Printful and Printify?
For selling in international markets, Gelato is the best!
@@johnxsantos I have all my designs on Printful (not simple designs) could you allow an app to deal with certain client t's from a specific country and have the other app deal with North America?
🙏🏾
What about marketing?
You is Brazilian, bro? Last Name Santos
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Bro when are u posting video u commented on my comment pls waiting for your video
Greetings, Do you read the policies of the companies that you choose to use to make sure that you own the graphics that you print. Is that something that matters to you. I have watched several of your videos and you do not speak of reading the Policies and owner ship of each company that you select to go with.
great question. I will look into the fine print and mention it
This has been going on for a long time. I remember when I graduated from high school, my godparents gave me a Speedy. I always called it a doctor bag. Left school in September and all the girls were Catholic. My mom and aunt attended the school. Met girls who lived all over the place and whose dads were geologists for oil companies. They said the *amzclothes* replica were too good and they would rather spend their money on a good replica.
He's teaching you all how to NOT be creative but yet trademarking is mentioned. Trademarking is saved for original creation, not AI, non-creative work. This generation wants things as fast as possible without any real creativity.
I’ve used this store before but it has a black background that can’t get rid of once you import it for printing? What can we do about that?
Great video I appreciate all the gems 39:14
STOP GIVING PEOPLE THIS STUPID IDEA. IT ONLY COSTS THEM MONEY
People want to start, and this is a way to start on budget, but then also share true cost
@@johnxsantos I get you but I think it should ALWAYS be mentioned how many of these businesses fail to keep people levelheaded !
Ecommerce businesses overal fail 80-90% ! Let alone a clothing brand that has to compete with thousands of established retailers ! The negative but truthful side has to be talked about too.
I do respect you alot for even taking the time to respond ! 🙏
Hey Jhon, I just found this hidden gem of a channel you are, your content is absolute fire 🔥, honestly.
But I noticed something in your editing that could be improved.
I'm a professional video editor and graphic designer and I would like to help you out with this.
How can I contact you :) ?
Appreciate ur informative "how 2 start a business" UA-cam video!!! It had great organized details easy 2 understand each step by step.
I m a Occultic Leader interested in incorporating my esoteric theme in my creations.
Have n amazing & prosperous timeline.
BellaLunaMysticalGoddess: Spiritual Name
Maribel Vargas Ponce: Birth Name