As someone who’s spent years handling all production and distribution for my custom goods by myself, POD has been a game changer. I’m now able to offer more designs without red lining my work capacity and as a result, I’m able to leave products available for longer. POD also makes it easier to offer variants of a design like different colorways and supplemental products. Update: I had to discontinue POD as my designs kept getting stolen and sold overseas. I learned once you upload a design to a POD site, it could end up anywhere :/
Sure but it cost you much more, you dont have control on the shipping time and issues, packaging customisation, its more expensive and you have less control on your things, but have all the advantages you said, its difficult choice.
As someone with no experience who just needs to stop coming up with excuses and TRY something (maybe even boldly fail and something) I appreciate your approach to this video. I spent all week getting my first set of designs set up and was looking up all the do's and don'ts and "what I wish I had known before...." videos while I worked. The day I was about to upload my first listing, one of the "don't even waste your time" people popped up. For once I just took a deep breath, and kept going on with my plan for the day to just start this thing. Your video helped. Thanks :)
Facts!!! Honestly, youtube is "cool" sometimes but so many people have their personal experiences and a lot of times their videos aren't accurate reviews but more for views. "Here's why I hate" or "The worst thing you can do" or "NEVER USE THIS!" I've been running businesses and the number 1 thing you have to do is get started. If it's up to watching youtubers, a person will never start. 4 I remember as a teen wanting to start a music business. There was this guy at guitar center always like "Dont buy this one because". Basically it was the $200 item to get me started when he thought I should just start off with a $5000 item. Eventually I ignored him and years later I'm making good money. Sometimes it's best to go with your instincts and ignore others
Thanks to both these comments. There are too many videos that seem to scare away people about to start and get them to stop as if every single thing is over saturated; but that’s just so they can keep continuing.
My biggest control issue is packaging. I feel presentation is everything. But I just don't have the room for large orders. It's something I need to let go off. Thanks for the info.
This video is GOLD. Thanks so much for putting your knowledge out here and taking the time and effort to create these videos on your channel. I found you over 2.5 years ago when I was pregnant with my first child. You inspired the hell out of me, heck I can say you’ve changed my life (for the better!) Thanks dude! It really stuck with me from one of your videos how you talked about when you were a sahd and stayed up late worked and that made me realize I am capable of doing that.
"Test your audience with different types of products" using Print On Demand. Thanks for sharing your Solid Truths, bro. So many of my questions were answered with your clean and to-the-point steps on the vid..
the advice you are giving regarding not worrying about profit margins when you are just starting out, especially when you are by yourself or have only a small team, is EXACTLY what i needed to hear. Thank you for making this content
Great advice, thank you! My problem was with #2 the greed and getting everything done and right was too much. Wasted money on dtg printer and physical stuff but learned so much through the process
Just sharing my experience with Teespring now called Spring. Back in 2019, I did some shirts with them, I ordered myself a sample and the print colors were all wrong. It took them a few tries to get the colors right. Fast forward two months ago, I made a hoodie design and ordered myself 2 samples. They were perfect! I wanted to order another sample, but for some reason made a mistake and ordered from my own website, not a sample. First, that order did not show up in my list of purchases (prob because it was not ordered as a sample) So, I ordered another one (still not a sample). Omg! These hoodies were horrible!! The print was totally off! The samples were very professional looking and looked shiny, the non-samples looked like a first grader just slapped some paint on the hoodie. The letters were not even aligned. You would think you had double vision when you read them! I complained to Spring, and customer service was responsive. They issued a replacement. After two weeks the 2nd non-sample order came in, with the exact same issues. I was told, no that is not the replacement, that was your second order. I'm like, OK... so I now have two of these ugly hoodies. The replacement came in, and it was worse printing than the previous two (non-samples) that were sent! So now, I have 3 ugly hoodies, and waiting for Spring to send me a refund (for the 2nd non-sample order) My take is that if you order a sample, they make it look good so you go on and do print-on-demand with them. But when your customers order, who knows if they get a totally different print quality. My story. My experience.
This video speaks nothing but facts!!! I'm just now starting my own POD business, but selling merch is only a small (yet lucrative) part of my business plan. I don't care that part of my profits will get eaten by the POD services because I don't have the time or the money to do printing and shipping myself. I love that you said we should focus more on increasing sales to make up for the profit loss. Love this video! Thank you!!! 😄👏🏽🙌🏽
Preach! Thank You! Finally a no BS no excuses video. As someone who does large quantities for local companies... I know exactly what it costs to do my own prints and pressing... While I appreciate what I do. I am also an artist who wants to build my own brand and POD is a big help for one or a few shirts. You are right pod providers are part of our team and in the long run it really isn't that much more especially with some prints on short runs it can be crazy expensive..
Hi, I wanted to comment bcz I have been procrastinating for the longest time about POD! I mean over a year!! But when I watched ur video, it made me finally do something about it. Everything u said was true and I have been through it! I don't know anything about POD n I'm scared to FAIL, but I saved ur video so I can watch it over n over again to give me hope and motivation that "I CAN DO IT" !!! Thank u so much!
Felt this . That’s how i felt when i started my lash business now i thank god i make almost 8-10k a month !! It takes risk for good things to go good for you!!! Save 1k and start ur POD!! I started 2 months ago and i got 30 sales already . Trust the process it’s meant for you
@@TheNineSeven yesss! It’s an investment ofc . I’ve spent about almost 60k that’s including my cosmetology school to obtain my license & my suite rent and supplies 😭😭🤍
My problem is that making the items myself is my favorite part. I think maybe I need to just do a combination of both. Maybe start by using POD to do the things that I can't do, like anything that needs white ink.
@@tyronthompson2707 I have thought about it because I love teaching. I have trained many people in corporate America, and have always received positive feedback, and have been told several times that I am the best teacher they have ever had. I am extremely patient. The problem is that I'm a very private person and not a fan of seeing myself in pictures or videos, or hearing my voice. I get complimentson my voice, but I think I sound so weird! My family was telling me I should do a channel and I had an idea of creating an alter. I was thinking that might give me the confidence I would need. Nothing too crazy, just something so people who know me wouldn't instantly know me. My 15 year old daughter told me that would be super weird and not a good idea.
I've been looking into creating designs and selling them via etsy and other providers. Using print on demand is such an essential part of growing your business, growing a customer base and obviously creating an income. I live in the middle of nowhere in the UK and it is essential for me to use POD as the nearest post office for me is over an hour's walk away (I don't drive). Thanks for your wise words. I would say that POD companies can't afford to produce poor quality items as they will lose custom themselves.
@01:47 PREACH. For every 1000 reviews you see, it's the 1 bad one you hold onto. It's like work, which I know you have been an entrepreneur your whole life (RESPECT!) so you don't realize this, but in the corp world, you can do 1000 things right, the second you get ONE SINGLE THING WRONG it's suddenly what defines you for a period of time (short or long, depends). Yep.
More info on the behind the scenes stuff please!! Like how much you need in the bank! Most people dont know that you actually need to pay for pod up front! What people buy, you need to fund yourself first, it aint free, or cheap. And more in depth about the returns process 👍🏼 Otherwise, great video 😊
😮 I have been asking everyone I know if I could add some POD to my Shopify shop to go along with my physical products that I create and ship. No one has given me an answer! I was meant to see this! You spoke to me so many times throughout it❤ Thank you SO much!!!!
Really great video. I just learned a lot. Wondering about ethics though and if there are any POD sites that pay their workers well and have good work conditions. That's my one thing that I'm really really concerned about at this point.
Rich thanks for all of your great info. I help with a non profit org. and your videos are helping the kids learn how to be entrepreneurs. i hope we can help you as well by supporting your channel.
This may be a stupid question but I can’t find an answer for it anywhere: if you want to sell shirts in person as well as online, should you use the same print on demand service to order yourself like 100 shirts?
Its too bad its impossible to use print on demand for blankets in canada. I wasted 72hrs, trying all the POD companies and its all in USA or the one in Canada has pretty much only 1 star reviews and people say do not ruin your reputation using this brand for your business. It really sucks to live in Canada. a small cheap 50x60 blanket ends up at 86,89 with the $39 shipping fees and average 20 days delivery. What's the point of even trying. I don't want to sell t-shirts or mugs.
Looks like your crappie situation, just became your chance to be the first big P.O.D company & you won't have much or any real heavy competition. That's if your willing to or even would want to. Blessing in disguise my friend,, Aaa...
You need margins if you are running ads. If you are setting up a tshirt through printful, max branding on a tshirt (back, front, inner neck/or sleeve, what do you charge so that you aren't losing money? And people still buy?
Am I pricing my t shirts too expensive ? If I don’t price $24 + I don’t see much profit but people may think that’s too much for a graphic t . Thoughts ?
I used to briefly try selling tees I print myself. I had the printer, bulk ink system and a fancy heat press. Let me tell ya, unless you are doing brisk business already it is not worth it. Just maintaining a functioning printer with bulk feeder is a pain: you literally have to be printing everyday to maintain the ink flow. Otherwise you are dealing with clogs. If you got like 15 to 20 k to drop on a DTG printer, and even that is no guarantee. Really POD is a great way to start, if you know what you are doing. Going it yourself when starting is expensive and very difficult.
@@marksimmons5839 Transfers are nice but then you deal with ordering and waiting to receive the transfers. If you screw up the transfer you can't just print a new one...then you have to reorder from vendor. etc. I just use Printify. You immediately know what is in stock, and can switch vendors. You can print on many more stuff without having to spend the money on printing equipment, di-sub stuff, etc.
I've been in the same boat... I find it more ideal to own a dtg printer if you're going to be a fulfillment company such as one of the print on demand companies
Peace & Continious Blessings your videos are so informative thank you so much to take the time to break down every aspect of every subject of designing and marketing.
*How do you have in-house as opposed to outsourcing print on demand and expect profit? Wouldn't the type of printer you require cost a lot of money therefore taking a million sales to see profit?
Now just starting out from absolutely nothing… would it be better to not use POD and fulfill orders yourself? Because I don’t think I’m going to get a single sale. Lol. And I do love actually seeing the product being made and learning about it. I personally am working on designing stickers in a particular niche🙂 I definitely see POD useful if you are making sales
If you’re starting out, this is the way to go because once you put items in your shop, you never have to think about it again. Then put THAT link in all of your social media profiles. Try working on creating the art and applying to products a couple of days a week and then work on your stuff a couple of days a week, then use one day to promote and network via social media. Make a Linktree and put all of your offerings/links to shop on there. It will all kick in at some point, but organizing your time and energy is important to avoid burnout. I’ve been in the clothing biz for over 20 years and this POD avenue is so simplified compared to even two years ago, it’s insane. I built a shop on Printify and have 27 products up so far lol and I have ADHD, 😂 so if I can do it, so can you. ❤ best of luck (and ps, your friends and fam will be excited to support you and spread the word, when they see all the work you’ve put in) 🤍
Heavy loaded question with no right answer… You could test a break even price to see if the design does well and gain a customer if you’re selling on your own platform… You could sell for a decent margin and see if it’s worth fulfilling in house if the demand gets high… You could sell for a healthy margin and continue to sell through pod…
@@HustleNinjasThe only thing that has stopped me from starting POD is the packaging that they are delivered to the customer. I want it spot on and branded. Small piece of the puzzle, but yet - big piece too.
Here's my experience from running a small clothing company. The samples I ordered always came out really nice, exactly the way I designed. But multiple times Printify fucked up my customer's shirts in different ways. I've seen my shirts with off centered designs, random ink spots, and a few times they shipping the wrong color. It's embarrassing when my customer spends their hard earned cash on my stuff, wait for it to get delivered, then it comes out like pure shit. The ease of use is great, but I like control and knowing my customer will receive a properly printed shirt.
Anyone know what exact printer(s) Teespring uses? I'm looking to buy a DTG printer but don't want whatever they use because their products are garbage and the designs fade/chip off within 1 wash. EVERYTIME.
@GSDVIDZ I will do a lot of research, Thanks. I had just bought some of the powder and was gonna use it with the sublimation printer I just got to do the hack that everyone has been posting videos about. But I guess I'll put a pin in t b at idea.
Why tho ? You can sell each shirt for 300$ if you want and even more, there's no price limit because after they take their cut everything else is mine. And in printing you can choose and see for yourself also the orders you have.
Yooo, love your videos, super informative. We just got our Hotronix Autoclam and we're trying to decide on a few t shirt brands, do you have any suggestions or videos about particular brands that you like? Thanks again and keep crushing it man!
I just want to make sales...7 sales in 5 months and I've tried everything and the experts say to do and nothing is working. I dont have $1000's to throw at it either
Great video big dogbig Time learning curves like you said I like the way you covered everyone with the title of don't then you turn around and shoulders the reason to do so as well hopefully you're not too busy we can collabo do some great big things God bless you and your family in Jesus name thank God John 3:16
Let's chat about your Etsy Shop and how my program can help. Book a call with me: bit.ly/MM-apply
Hey bro can you be my private mentor
As someone who’s spent years handling all production and distribution for my custom goods by myself, POD has been a game changer. I’m now able to offer more designs without red lining my work capacity and as a result, I’m able to leave products available for longer. POD also makes it easier to offer variants of a design like different colorways and supplemental products.
Update: I had to discontinue POD as my designs kept getting stolen and sold overseas. I learned once you upload a design to a POD site, it could end up anywhere :/
how much do you make each month and how long did it take?
@@fourshore502 just get started, little boy...just put yo head on it
Sure but it cost you much more, you dont have control on the shipping time and issues, packaging customisation, its more expensive and you have less control on your things, but have all the advantages you said, its difficult choice.
But how do u check quality? My name is my name. I don’t want a customer to get a less than quality product.
@@DippedInInkget a sample from the same print vendor you’ll be selling on your store
As someone with no experience who just needs to stop coming up with excuses and TRY something (maybe even boldly fail and something) I appreciate your approach to this video. I spent all week getting my first set of designs set up and was looking up all the do's and don'ts and "what I wish I had known before...." videos while I worked. The day I was about to upload my first listing, one of the "don't even waste your time" people popped up. For once I just took a deep breath, and kept going on with my plan for the day to just start this thing. Your video helped. Thanks :)
Facts!!! Honestly, youtube is "cool" sometimes but so many people have their personal experiences and a lot of times their videos aren't accurate reviews but more for views.
"Here's why I hate" or "The worst thing you can do" or "NEVER USE THIS!"
I've been running businesses and the number 1 thing you have to do is get started. If it's up to watching youtubers, a person will never start. 4
I remember as a teen wanting to start a music business. There was this guy at guitar center always like "Dont buy this one because". Basically it was the $200 item to get me started when he thought I should just start off with a $5000 item.
Eventually I ignored him and years later I'm making good money. Sometimes it's best to go with your instincts and ignore others
Thanks to both these comments. There are too many videos that seem to scare away people about to start and get them to stop as
if every single thing is over saturated; but that’s just so they can keep continuing.
What print did you used? DTF or DTG
you can get a website for it to promote your business
Any updates ?
My biggest control issue is packaging. I feel presentation is everything. But I just don't have the room for large orders. It's something I need to let go off. Thanks for the info.
This video is GOLD. Thanks so much for putting your knowledge out here and taking the time and effort to create these videos on your channel. I found you over 2.5 years ago when I was pregnant with my first child. You inspired the hell out of me, heck I can say you’ve changed my life (for the better!) Thanks dude! It really stuck with me from one of your videos how you talked about when you were a sahd and stayed up late worked and that made me realize I am capable of doing that.
🙌🙌🙌
"Test your audience with different types of products" using Print On Demand. Thanks for sharing your Solid Truths, bro. So many of my questions were answered with your clean and to-the-point steps on the vid..
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the advice you are giving regarding not worrying about profit margins when you are just starting out, especially when you are by yourself or have only a small team, is EXACTLY what i needed to hear. Thank you for making this content
Great advice, thank you! My problem was with #2 the greed and getting everything done and right was too much. Wasted money on dtg printer and physical stuff but learned so much through the process
Same. Got all my stuff in the closet now and fully pod.
Title - clickbait
Regardless its smart converting the way people think about POD
😂
It's actually useful content to anyone who'd be interested in clicking, so it's just a smart title.
@@OwenCarver yea right
That’s the way she goes
Just sharing my experience with Teespring now called Spring. Back in 2019, I did some shirts with them, I ordered myself a sample and the print colors were all wrong. It took them a few tries to get the colors right.
Fast forward two months ago, I made a hoodie design and ordered myself 2 samples. They were perfect!
I wanted to order another sample, but for some reason made a mistake and ordered from my own website, not a sample. First, that order did not show up in my list of purchases (prob because it was not ordered as a sample) So, I ordered another one (still not a sample). Omg! These hoodies were horrible!! The print was totally off! The samples were very professional looking and looked shiny, the non-samples looked like a first grader just slapped some paint on the hoodie. The letters were not even aligned. You would think you had double vision when you read them!
I complained to Spring, and customer service was responsive. They issued a replacement. After two weeks the 2nd non-sample order came in, with the exact same issues. I was told, no that is not the replacement, that was your second order. I'm like, OK... so I now have two of these ugly hoodies. The replacement came in, and it was worse printing than the previous two (non-samples) that were sent! So now, I have 3 ugly hoodies, and waiting for Spring to send me a refund (for the 2nd non-sample order)
My take is that if you order a sample, they make it look good so you go on and do print-on-demand with them. But when your customers order, who knows if they get a totally different print quality.
My story. My experience.
Jeez
“So now, I have three ugly hoodies”😂 just that alone on an ugly hoodie, I’d buy🤷♀️
I like what you're saying here. It's inching away at the fears that brought my business to a grinding halt 😢
This video speaks nothing but facts!!! I'm just now starting my own POD business, but selling merch is only a small (yet lucrative) part of my business plan. I don't care that part of my profits will get eaten by the POD services because I don't have the time or the money to do printing and shipping myself. I love that you said we should focus more on increasing sales to make up for the profit loss. Love this video! Thank you!!! 😄👏🏽🙌🏽
Heyy, can you give a update about how your business is doing please? I’m starting my own pod by now
Preach! Thank You! Finally a no BS no excuses video. As someone who does large quantities for local companies... I know exactly what it costs to do my own prints and pressing...
While I appreciate what I do. I am also an artist who wants to build my own brand and POD is a big help for one or a few shirts. You are right pod providers are part of our team and in the long run it really isn't that much more especially with some prints on short runs it can be crazy expensive..
I would rather lose profit per sale, then my precious time with my family. Plus, doing shipment part of business is fun said no one ever. 🤪
I appreciate you Rich, for how encouraging and willing you are to help. Much respect and success to you.
Hi, I wanted to comment bcz I have been procrastinating for the longest time about POD! I mean over a year!! But when I watched ur video, it made me finally do something about it. Everything u said was true and I have been through it! I don't know anything about POD n I'm scared to FAIL, but I saved ur video so I can watch it over n over again to give me hope and motivation that "I CAN DO IT" !!! Thank u so much!
Felt this . That’s how i felt when i started my lash business now i thank god i make almost 8-10k a month !! It takes risk for good things to go good for you!!! Save 1k and start ur POD!! I started 2 months ago and i got 30 sales already . Trust the process it’s meant for you
@@sofiatosta9616 do you have to spend any money on anything?
@@TheNineSeven yesss! It’s an investment ofc . I’ve spent about almost 60k that’s including my cosmetology school to obtain my license & my suite rent and supplies 😭😭🤍
My problem is that making the items myself is my favorite part. I think maybe I need to just do a combination of both. Maybe start by using POD to do the things that I can't do, like anything that needs white ink.
Have you considered starting a "How To" channel or social media page? That would be incredible
I do stickers myself and POD for shirts and mugs
@@tyronthompson2707 I have thought about it because I love teaching. I have trained many people in corporate America, and have always received positive feedback, and have been told several times that I am the best teacher they have ever had. I am extremely patient. The problem is that I'm a very private person and not a fan of seeing myself in pictures or videos, or hearing my voice. I get complimentson my voice, but I think I sound so weird! My family was telling me I should do a channel and I had an idea of creating an alter. I was thinking that might give me the confidence I would need. Nothing too crazy, just something so people who know me wouldn't instantly know me. My 15 year old daughter told me that would be super weird and not a good idea.
POD if your beginning, Manufacturer if you're a known seller and are committed to making a more luxury style brand.
Bro you are a legend. So much different than the average busines guru ppl on youtube, this is refreshing. Thank you for the video
Make a video on Good quality tshirts/prints vs bad quality. What to look for and know the differences. 🙏
I've been looking into creating designs and selling them via etsy and other providers. Using print on demand is such an essential part of growing your business, growing a customer base and obviously creating an income. I live in the middle of nowhere in the UK and it is essential for me to use POD as the nearest post office for me is over an hour's walk away (I don't drive). Thanks for your wise words. I would say that POD companies can't afford to produce poor quality items as they will lose custom themselves.
@01:47 PREACH. For every 1000 reviews you see, it's the 1 bad one you hold onto. It's like work, which I know you have been an entrepreneur your whole life (RESPECT!) so you don't realize this, but in the corp world, you can do 1000 things right, the second you get ONE SINGLE THING WRONG it's suddenly what defines you for a period of time (short or long, depends).
Yep.
This video was great! I never thought of doing both pod AND customized in house fulfillment. Awesome advice, thank you!
What pod will you suggest ? Because using printify it’s like $25 for one pants which is like R500 for South Africans it’s very expensive
More info on the behind the scenes stuff please!! Like how much you need in the bank! Most people dont know that you actually need to pay for pod up front! What people buy, you need to fund yourself first, it aint free, or cheap.
And more in depth about the returns process 👍🏼
Otherwise, great video 😊
That's an excellent idea to take items that sell well and bring those items in house so you can make more profit on your best selling items.
😮 I have been asking everyone I know if I could add some POD to my Shopify shop to go along with my physical products that I create and ship. No one has given me an answer! I was meant to see this! You spoke to me so many times throughout it❤ Thank you SO much!!!!
But every one you know, is that your audience?
Are you having any luck on Shopify?? Any advice or tips getting started
As a new business, this topic is something that I have been learning about from UA-cam videos. It is really good information to have. Thank you.
Really great video. I just learned a lot. Wondering about ethics though and if there are any POD sites that pay their workers well and have good work conditions. That's my one thing that I'm really really concerned about at this point.
They do, I’ve been on the inside of a lot of them.
Here’s a inside look of Printful:
ua-cam.com/video/CuVRT5EVFbo/v-deo.html
Big Bula Love from Fiji. You reignite another flame, to try again. Vinaka (Thank You)
These are the reasons I love Print on Demand too! Great video!
All companies start with very low/no profit margins - focus on getting sales and a following first.
I needed to hear this today…thanks a bunch!
Rich thanks for all of your great info. I help with a non profit org. and your videos are helping the kids learn how to be entrepreneurs. i hope we can help you as well by supporting your channel.
The more videos I watch the more motivation I get
Very informative and concise, thank you.
As always hustle ninjas with the OP reviews and advice i only listen to you primarily cause oyur facts are real and proven!
Hey bro, is it possible to schedule a call with you about POD for my own brand not on etsy? I would happily pay for your time
This may be a stupid question but I can’t find an answer for it anywhere: if you want to sell shirts in person as well as online, should you use the same print on demand service to order yourself like 100 shirts?
You could, but it would be cheaper to find a local printer and get it screen printed
Thank you so much! Really loved your attitude, your moxie, insight and encouragement
Wow thank you I needed to hear this!!!! You have helped me to just get started.
Thanks for advice for beginners!
Its too bad its impossible to use print on demand for blankets in canada. I wasted 72hrs, trying all the POD companies and its all in USA or the one in Canada has pretty much only 1 star reviews and people say do not ruin your reputation using this brand for your business. It really sucks to live in Canada. a small cheap 50x60 blanket ends up at 86,89 with the $39 shipping fees and average 20 days delivery. What's the point of even trying. I don't want to sell t-shirts or mugs.
Looks like your crappie situation, just became your chance to be the first big P.O.D company & you won't have much or any real heavy competition. That's if your willing to or even would want to. Blessing in disguise my friend,, Aaa...
You need margins if you are running ads. If you are setting up a tshirt through printful, max branding on a tshirt (back, front, inner neck/or sleeve, what do you charge so that you aren't losing money? And people still buy?
Passive print on demand is the Best
Am I pricing my t shirts too expensive ? If I don’t price $24 + I don’t see much profit but people may think that’s too much for a graphic t . Thoughts ?
Some really great points for how to use POD! Super smart! Thanks 🙏
Excellent advice, very clear and easy to understand thank you!
Southern California watching!! An absolutely awesome video!!!! Much thanks for the upload!! More please! Ha ha
Thanks for the info.
But, before I go, have you ever been a wrestling fan?
its working for me and im making 40-50 percents profit margins
Thank you bro for your tips 😊👍🙏🏼🍀
smart on the thumbnail and title my guy!
This is wonderful information when trying to get started. Much appreciated.
I honestly need to jump off the porch. I have t shirt ready designs since 2007 I’m just sitting on
jump! You got this!
Good video man!!!
Great intel! Much appreciated.
Would be good if you could show the maths for how you could do well with POD as many people are discouraged not knowing the numbers
Church not things ......,,,
@@joshoaaquinoterrado105 what do you mean
I used to briefly try selling tees I print myself. I had the printer, bulk ink system and a fancy heat press. Let me tell ya, unless you are doing brisk business already it is not worth it. Just maintaining a functioning printer with bulk feeder is a pain: you literally have to be printing everyday to maintain the ink flow. Otherwise you are dealing with clogs. If you got like 15 to 20 k to drop on a DTG printer, and even that is no guarantee. Really POD is a great way to start, if you know what you are doing. Going it yourself when starting is expensive and very difficult.
Why not use transfers?
@@marksimmons5839 Transfers are nice but then you deal with ordering and waiting to receive the transfers. If you screw up the transfer you can't just print a new one...then you have to reorder from vendor. etc. I just use Printify. You immediately know what is in stock, and can switch vendors. You can print on many more stuff without having to spend the money on printing equipment, di-sub stuff, etc.
I've been in the same boat... I find it more ideal to own a dtg printer if you're going to be a fulfillment company such as one of the print on demand companies
@@chomsky72 Understood, but O believe the printers that print transfers are starting to become affordable. You might want to look into those,
Peace & Continious Blessings your videos are so informative thank you so much to take the time to break down every aspect of every subject of designing and marketing.
I actually learned something new from this video....❤❤❤thanks!
*How do you have in-house as opposed to outsourcing print on demand and expect profit? Wouldn't the type of printer you require cost a lot of money therefore taking a million sales to see profit?
Thank you very much for sharing this information.
Now just starting out from absolutely nothing… would it be better to not use POD and fulfill orders yourself? Because I don’t think I’m going to get a single sale. Lol. And I do love actually seeing the product being made and learning about it. I personally am working on designing stickers in a particular niche🙂 I definitely see POD useful if you are making sales
Are you saying, if you fulfill it yourself, you will get sales because of that?
YOU GOTTA BELIEVE YOU WILL GET SALES DITCH THE STINKIN THINKIN THINK POSITIVE
If you’re starting out, this is the way to go because once you put items in your shop, you never have to think about it again. Then put THAT link in all of your social media profiles. Try working on creating the art and applying to products a couple of days a week and then work on your stuff a couple of days a week, then use one day to promote and network via social media. Make a Linktree and put all of your offerings/links to shop on there. It will all kick in at some point, but organizing your time and energy is important to avoid burnout. I’ve been in the clothing biz for over 20 years and this POD avenue is so simplified compared to even two years ago, it’s insane. I built a shop on Printify and have 27 products up so far lol and I have ADHD, 😂 so if I can do it, so can you. ❤ best of luck (and ps, your friends and fam will be excited to support you and spread the word, when they see all the work you’ve put in) 🤍
Question: if I use POD to test if a t-shirt sells should I charge less!?
Heavy loaded question with no right answer…
You could test a break even price to see if the design does well and gain a customer if you’re selling on your own platform…
You could sell for a decent margin and see if it’s worth fulfilling in house if the demand gets high…
You could sell for a healthy margin and continue to sell through pod…
@@HustleNinjasThe only thing that has stopped me from starting POD is the packaging that they are delivered to the customer. I want it spot on and branded. Small piece of the puzzle, but yet - big piece too.
For Etsy I write ebooks that can be resold, but I guess they could be printed on demand on Amazon.
Great Conten bro, please give more context or content on how to sell POD and self fulfilment on one store
Great info bro. Quick question: what shirt do you have on; company and product number
Here's my experience from running a small clothing company. The samples I ordered always came out really nice, exactly the way I designed. But multiple times Printify fucked up my customer's shirts in different ways. I've seen my shirts with off centered designs, random ink spots, and a few times they shipping the wrong color. It's embarrassing when my customer spends their hard earned cash on my stuff, wait for it to get delivered, then it comes out like pure shit. The ease of use is great, but I like control and knowing my customer will receive a properly printed shirt.
Anyone know what exact printer(s) Teespring uses? I'm looking to buy a DTG printer but don't want whatever they use because their products are garbage and the designs fade/chip off within 1 wash. EVERYTIME.
Nice video thanks🔥
Great things to think about!
Encouraging Young One❤!!
Much respect to you for this video!
This is a great video 😊😊😊
This was informative and helpful thank you for the advice!
nice honest opinion!
Loving the videos my man. What's your thoughts about fumes from DTF?
Had a lot of discussion on this not too long ago… not too bad if you’re ventilating it well, but I wouldn’t put a dtf in my home.
Has anyone done a video about this? I didn't know this was a thing.
@@HustleNinjas makes sense 👍 Also, thanks for the reply mate. Hello from London England 🏴
@@VinoUdaBestOne very toxic. However, with the right fume extraction and mask etc, you'll probably be ok. Do lots of research on the powder and ink.
@GSDVIDZ I will do a lot of research, Thanks. I had just bought some of the powder and was gonna use it with the sublimation printer I just got to do the hack that everyone has been posting videos about. But I guess I'll put a pin in t b at idea.
Great video!
Thanks. You are a good Teacher. I am a new subscriber.
Thanks so much for sharing.
Why tho ? You can sell each shirt for 300$ if you want and even more, there's no price limit because after they take their cut everything else is mine. And in printing you can choose and see for yourself also the orders you have.
Thank you very much for sharing this information. Do you know which supplier makes custom shape pillow?
I just wanna create my design and not have to worry about shipping. How should I start this process?
Does anyone know how verification of image, font, etc goto to prevent copyright problems? If doing this method.
Yooo, love your videos, super informative. We just got our Hotronix Autoclam and we're trying to decide on a few t shirt brands, do you have any suggestions or videos about particular brands that you like? Thanks again and keep crushing it man!
Good NEWS travels FAST....BAD NEWS Travels FASTER ....get ahead of it....don't let it slide !!
Printify pricing is just too high for alot of products they offer.
all i need is to make $1000 each month with POD, or any type of work from home-stuff. what can i expect? be brutally honest!
yall be weird that’s something to ask yourself
It'll take time and consistency.. simple
how much time? i mean one day is time, one week is also time, one month is time, one year is time, ten years is time. @@dappiduck
Great Video!
Thank you man, this video helped a lot for me
You put all my concerns to rest.
This was great information to consider, Thx
You hit me with this one.
I'm confused. Your title says don't use it. However, your content says it's okay to use it. Which one is accurate?
Did you listen to the video?
Do you have to have money in your account to have products shipped ?
Yes. You have to pay first before they start producing it and shipping it
I just want to make sales...7 sales in 5 months and I've tried everything and the experts say to do and nothing is working. I dont have $1000's to throw at it either
Great video big dogbig Time learning curves like you said I like the way you covered everyone with the title of don't then you turn around and shoulders the reason to do so as well hopefully you're not too busy we can collabo do some great big things God bless you and your family in Jesus name thank God John 3:16
hi, who bears the costs for the returns and how high were the costs for you in the first month? best regards
How do you keep brand packaging the same and shipping time when selling a mix of POD and own self made product 🤔