Print On Demand Cast: Print On Demand Tips and eCommerce Strategies for Selling POD on Etsy, Amazon, and More! (Print On Demand Cast)
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| 06 Sep 2023 | PODCast E159: Influencer Marketing 101 + Josiah is Flying Solo !? | 00:38:12 | |
Welcome back to the Print on Demand Cast! On this episode Josiah is behind the microphone solo as Travis is off to Tulsa, Oklahoma. Josiah talks about his experience with influencer marketing and give a little '101' course on the topic. A couple of the topics he covers are:
Hopefully you enjoy the show and if not - Josiah is never flying solo again! Enjoy the show! https://printondemandcast.com Sign up to get your FREE Annual Design Calendar!
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| 02 Nov 2022 | PODCast E115: 8 Print on Demand Mistakes To Avoid + Black Friday/Cyber Monday Tips! | 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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| 29 Dec 2021 | PODCast E071: End Of The Year Report + USPS Increases | 00:50:15 | |
On the final episode of the year, Travis and Josiah reminisce about 2021. They talk about their highs and lows as well as some potential plans for 2022. Hopefully you can take some time to reflect on the year and decide where your focus will lie in the upcoming year. Hope you've had a wonderful holiday season and Happy New Year! Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com Sign up to get your FREE Annual Design Calendar!
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| 07 Oct 2020 | P.O.D Cast Episode 007: Etsy Basics (and a little foolishness) | 00:38:33 | |
Well, we'd be lying if we didn't say this episode is a little over the top and zany. Perhaps we had too much sugar (or beer?), or we're just getting too comfortable with each other. Regardless, the dad jokes are on full display this week! That said, there's still a ton of valuable information here, too. Selling on Etsy can be extremely lucrative, especially as we move into Q4. It's also one of our favorite channels for customizable products because of the customer base it serves. Listen in as Travis and Josiah discuss why they recommend not "sleeping" on Etsy. Oh, and what does ETSY stand for anyway??? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/printondemandcast/message
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| 08 Nov 2023 | PODCast E168: Managing Angry Customers in Print On Demand + Font Cloud | 00:38:15 | |
On this week's episode of the show, Travis and Josiah talk about something that affects every business - customer service. It doesn't matter what you sell, everyone will have to deal with this issue. But what are the root causes and are there ways to mitigate that angry customer? Of course there are! From templates for common questions to detailed product pages, you can at least be ready for this inevitably. Plus, in the Point of Interest Travis shares about FontCloud - a FREE tool by Creative Fabrica that allows you to store fonts online, access them whenever you'd like, and even see real-time previews of text! Travis also recorded a YouTube video showing some of the features if you're interested in learning more. Enjoy the show! https://printondemandcast.com Sign up to get your FREE Annual Design Calendar! ---------
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| 27 Sep 2023 | PODCast E162: More Etsy Store Tips To Grow Sales + Amazon POD Change? | 00:39:49 | |
On this week's episode, it's Travis' turn to fly solo as Josiah couldn't make recording work with his schedule. So what does an "unsupervised Travis" talk about on this week's show? More Etsy store tips to grow your sales, of course! While he doesn't go into specifics about "do this and do that," he does share several overarching concepts that will undoubtedly help over time. Plus, on the Point Of Interest, Travis shares about a potential change that Amazon is implementing to not allow POD sellers to use "generic" as their brand when listing products. Enjoy the show! https://printondemandcast.com Sign up to get your FREE Annual Design Calendar! ----------Other links from the show:
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| 25 Jan 2023 | PODCast E127: LIVE from Long Beach ISS - Talking DTF w/ Brandon Mills | 00:58:55 | |
What a weekend it was! ISS Long Beach did not disappoint. On this episode you'll hear Travis, Josiah and Brandon talk about his shop and how he got into the printing game as well as his brand new(ish) Mongoose DTF printer he got from DTF Superstore! So much to unpack on this week's show! Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com -----------
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| 10 Nov 2021 | POD Cast E064: Creating a POD Store From Scratch + Launch Cart | 01:07:10 | |
In this week's episode, Travis and Josiah go through the steps they would take to create and launch a brand new print on demand store from scratch. While it may seem obvious to some, each step builds on the previous ones so it's smart to have a plan going into the process. Even if you are already doing POD, there are always opportunities to build new stores that you can capitalize on. Plus, in this week's Point Of Interest, the guys talk about a free option to start a store that may work for you if you're OK with using Printful as your provider. Check out Launch Cart! Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com Links from the show:
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| 18 May 2022 | PODCast E091: Even More Niche Ideas + Random Holidays | 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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| 17 Aug 2022 | PODCast E104: THE 2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY w/ Chris Green | 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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| 09 Nov 2022 | PODCast E116: What's The Next Step In Your POD Business + The PODCast Is mobile! | 01:05:08 | |
The PODCast is now mobile! For this week's episode, Travis and Josiah met at a local watering hole to test out some of their new recording gear. After trying unsuccessfully for about an hour to figure some tech things out, they settled in to have a POD discussion. This week's topic? How do you know when and what to do in order to move your business forward. While the conversation is a bit more casual, there are definitely some take-aways that can apply to most Print On Demand businesses. Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com Sign up to get your FREE Annual Design Calendar!
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| 31 Mar 2021 | POD Cast E032: Which POD Provider Should I Use? + May Holidays | 00:56:09 | |
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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| 16 Feb 2022 | PODCast E078: Massive Announcement For PODCast Listeners + MYMD Fulfillment Services | 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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| 24 Nov 2021 | PODCast E066: The Power Of Gratefulness + Quadruple Dad Jokes! | 00:39:54 | |
On this week's special Thanksgiving show, Travis and Josiah talk about how gratefulness seems to be a forgotten virtue in today's culture. However, creating a habit of reflecting on the good things in our lives can be incredibly powerful and set us up to overcome the inevitable challenges that come with owning a business. Here's to you and yours having a wonderful Thanksgiving full of love, laughter and gratefulness for all you have. Plus, this week the guys give you 4x the dad jokes as a normal episode! What are you reading this for...get to listening! ;-) Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com
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| 20 Sep 2023 | PODCast E161: Marketing Your Etsy Store w/ Social Media + Adobe Firefly Update | 00:51:46 | |
On this week's episode, Travis and Josiah give some content ideas for marketing your Etsy shop (or any POD site for that matter) with social media. While marketing in general can be daunting, when it comes to social media, most of the time it's simply because we don't know what to post. Hopefully this week's Main Event will help with that brain block and fire you up to create a content calendar for your social media strategy. Plus, on the Point Of Interest, the guys give an update on Adobe Firefly as it's recently come out of beta and is ready for the mainstream. Enjoy the show! https://printondemandcast.com Sign up to get your FREE Annual Design Calendar! ----------
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| 04 Oct 2023 | PODCast E163: Are You Ready For Q4? + ISS Long Beach Registration | 00:50:19 | |
We're both back in the saddle again for this week's episode! On this week's show we're doing our annual Q4 check up - are you ready? If you've never sold products in Q4, you're likely to see a 5-10x increase in your sales! So it's important to plan now for that type of increase so you won't let things slip through the cracks. Travis and Josiah share a check list of sorts of things you should consider as we move the biggest sales period of the year! Plus, on the Point Of Interest, the guys talk about the ISS decorated apparel trade show in Long Beach. Registration is now open (it's free for the expo) and Travis is actually speaking at a couple of sessions! Let the guys know if you plan on attending. Enjoy the show! https://printondemandcast.com Sign up to get your FREE Annual Design Calendar! ----------
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| 17 Jan 2024 | E178: Listen To This Before You Sell Anything - POD Essentials | 00:26:49 | |
Welcome back to the PODCast! This week Travis is solo and sharing a new format that you will be seeing from time to time called POD Essentials! (Don't worry - this isn't replacing the regular episodes and for those that are fans of Josiah - he will still be around plenty!) On this week's show, Travis shares some print on demand 101 "to do's" before you sell anything. If you've already started selling, that's ok. You'll still want to eventually get these things done. Oh, and we recently started a TikTok channel so go follow us over there! Enjoy the show! Chapters:
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| 10 Jan 2024 | PODCast E177: The Print On Demand Success Pyramid + POD Jewelry on Etsy | 00:49:34 | |
Welcome back to the PODCast!In this episode Travis and Josiah discuss how to build your POD business using the print on demand success pyramid. Building from a strong foundation and building in the proper order is super important if you want to succeed. Plus, in the Point Of Interest, the guys talk about how Etsy has been deactivating POD jewelry listings!Enjoy the show!https://printondemandcast.comhttps://printondemandcast.com/shophttps://printondemandcast.com/facebookhttps://printondemandcast.com/youtubehttps://printondemandcast.com/instagramSign up to get your FREE Annual Design Calendar!https://printondemandcast.com----------Other Links:https://printondemandcast.com/print-on-demand-success-pyramid/Chapters:0:00 - Introduction 0:37 - Weekend Updates3:43 - Weekly Dad Joke4:47 - Point Of Interest11:52 - Main Event: Print on Demand Success Pyramid19:39 - Organization 22:43 - Design28:45 - On Page SEO33:56 - Mockups38:55 - Print Partners42:21 - Tools & Resources43:18 - Don't Invert The Pyramid47:33 - Conclusion --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/printondemandcast/message
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| 24 Jun 2022 | PODCast E096: How To Build Brands w/ Michael Essek [REBROADCAST] | 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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| 11 Jun 2022 | PODCast E094 (Print on Demand 101) Designs and Organization + Stahls Ultracolor Max DTF | 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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| 13 Apr 2022 | PODCast E086: How To Prep For Summer Markets + Denver GXP | 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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| 11 Nov 2020 | P.O.D. Cast Episode 012: The Art of Employing Humans (Part 2) | 00:24:31 | |
*BAD AUDIO ALERT*We apologize for the audio quality during this interview. Mike and Jacque are back for Part 2 of the interview this week to continue the conversation about employing people in your Print On Demand business.
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| 17 Nov 2021 | PODCast E065: The 5 P's of Marketing + S&S Buys TSC | 01:00:23 | |
On this week's episode, Travis and Josiah talk about the 5 P's of marketing. If you've ever taken a marketing course in college, you've likely hear about this list or at least something similar. The five P's are Product, Price, Promotion, Place and People. Each of these has several layers to consider and can inform other sections of the chart as you make marketing decisions. Honestly, it's an overview of a topic that could be five (or more) episodes. Plus, in this week's Point Of Interest, the guys talk about S&S Activewear's acquisition of TSC Apparel and what it means to apparel decorators and POD fulfilment companies. Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com Sign up to get your FREE Annual Design Calendar!
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| 05 May 2021 | POD Cast E037: The "Complementary Method" and How You Can Profit From It w/ Ryan Hogue | 00:54:19 | |
In this week's episode, Travis invites Ryan Hogue onto the show. Ryan has a ton of knowledge in the POD space and has experience with both physical products as well as royalty based POD. He constantly does over 6 figures per year in POD alone (he also has some PL products) and continues to push himself to grow through automation and the "complementary method." Plenty to learn in this week's show - enjoy! --------
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| 23 Feb 2022 | PODCast E079: Patience Is Key In Merch By Amazon w/ Juna from Detour Shirts | 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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| 07 Feb 2024 | E181: The Easiest Way to Expand Your POD Business + Makerplace By Michaels | 00:45:43 | |
Welcome back POD Pals! On this week's episode Josiah and Travis share what they believe is the easiest way to expand your print on demand business! Plus, in the Point of Interest, the guys talk about a new ecommerce platform called Makerplace by Michaels and what it could possibly mean for print on demand sellers. Enjoy the show!https://printondemandcast.comhttps://printondemandcast.com/shophttps://printondemandcast.com/facebookhttps://printondemandcast.com/youtubehttps://printondemandcast.com/instagramhttps://printondemandcast.com/tiktokSign up to get your FREE Annual Design Calendar!https://printondemandcast.com/VIPOther Links:https://www.michaels.com/makerplace/sellChapters:00:00:00 Show Open00:00:43 Welcome and Waffle Section00:04:15 Weekly Dad Joke00:06:00 Point of Interest 00:13:32 The Main Event00:14:22 Characteristics of the "Rookie"00:17:04 Expanding To Other Online Channels00:24:17 Working With Influencers00:30:36 Working With Local Businesses00:32:25 Importance Of Networking00:36:05 Craft Fairs and Farmers Markets00:42:16 Wrapping Up
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| 15 Dec 2021 | PODCast E069: Listener Mailbag + A Successful Etsy Experiment | 01:08:32 | |
On this week's show, Travis and Josiah talk about how they are inundated with orders in the middle of the busiest week of the year. Since they're both so busy, they decided to answer some questions from the Facebook group, as well as an email question. Even though they both thought this would be a quick episode, it ended up being over an hour! Plus, on the Point Of Interest, Travis talks about an experiment he did on Etsy that's generated him over $1000 in sales in the past 30 days! Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com
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| 21 Oct 2022 | PODCast E113: Print On Demand Dropshipping 101 + Using Alibaba For Unique Offerings | 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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| 06 Apr 2022 | PODCast E085: How Licensing Works w/ Michael Restrepo | 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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| 13 Sep 2023 | PODCast E160: Influencer Marketing 201 + The Best “Famous” John | 00:49:56 | |
On this week's episode, Travis is on the road to California delivering equipment to a buyer as he continues to wrap up fulfillment operations of Make Your Mark Design. The audio may not be great, but the content about Influencer marketing continues as Travis expounds on a call he had with a listener to last week's show. Travis shares the advice he gave him to build a niched website that's one of the best in his niche, adding influencers by using codes and/or specific SKUs. Lot's of marketing ideas to be had in this episode! Plus, on the Point Of Interest, the guys take a stab at some "bonus content" since Travis was driving. It's not POD related, but hopefully you'll find it entertaining as the guys discuss, "who is the best "famous" John?" Enjoy the show! https://printondemandcast.com
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| 30 Jun 2021 | POD Cast E045: Vexels.com Deep Dive w/ Gero Pereira | 00:58:31 | |
This week the PODCast goes international! Travis and Josiah are joined by Gero from Vexels, a design service company from Uruguay in South America. Thinking though how to best use design assets for your business can benefit you, and Vexels is an extremely beneficial tool if you're in a place where you can utilize it fully. For two weeks from the airing of this podcast, Vexels will refund ONE subscription fee to anyone who signs up and uses our link. That means you have until July 14, 2021 to sign up for a chance to win! Regardless if you are interested in subscribing, there's a free design pack that you can download on that page, as well. Overall, the guys found Vexels to be an easy-to-navigate one stop shop for design elements, mockups, psd files, etc. Check it out at http://printondemandcast.com/vexels and see what you think.
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| 24 Mar 2022 | PODCast E083: Shop Tour - Make Your Mark Design | 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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| 05 Jul 2023 | PODCast E150: Words of Wisdom For Your POD Business + Major USPS Updates | 01:01:56 | |
Welcome back to the PODCast! 150 episodes later, Travis and Josiah are still making each other laugh. Who would have thought??!! On this week's show, Travis and Josiah share some of their favorite past episodes, as well as some "words of wisdom" from past guests on the show. They also share some hopes and dreams for the future of the PODCast. And just to have a little fun, the guys challenge each other to a "don't laugh" style dad joke challenge! (Might want to watch this one on video if you can!) Also, in the Point of Interest, the guy share a recent update the USPS is rolling out July 9th called "Ground Advantage" (we may or may not have called it "global advantage" during the show. 😬) Even if you don't produce and ship your own products, it's good to be aware of changes that can affect our ecommerce metaverse. Enjoy the show! https://printondemandcast.com Links from the show:
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| 04 Aug 2021 | POD Cast E050: Incredibly Fast Growth w/ Brandon O'Connor of Cloud 9 Prints | 00:58:49 | |
Everyone wants to be an overnight success, but few are willing to put in the work it takes to become one. Brandon O'Connor of Cloud 9 Prints has not only put in the work, but has the success to show it. While he's only been in the printing game for awhile, he's been putting in the work for years now. This week, Travis and Josiah talk to him about what the work looks like, and it may surprise you! Brandon and his business partner have built something to be proud of and continue to learn and grow. Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com --------
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| 08 Dec 2021 | PODCast E068: Pushing Through Etsy Setbacks w/ Madelyn Sifuentes | 01:00:33 | |
On this week's episode, Madelyn Sifuentes joins Travis and Josiah to talk about her POD career, particularly her success on Etsy. While she's selling on more channels than ever now, she's had to push through tons of adversity. As she shares on the PODCast, when she started, she made bad product decisions and really didn't have a solid strategy to grow her business. It took a suspension for her to reassess her business and while it was a painful experience, she's learned some valuable lessons that she shares during the show. Oh, and in case you're wondering, yes she is Josiah's wife! Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com
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| 16 Sep 2020 | P.O.D Cast Episode 004: What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up? | 00:36:08 | |
You've heard it said a thousand times in many different ways. "Begin with the end in mind" or "a thousand mile journey begins with a single step." All of those sayings help us to focus on where we want to go or our direction when trying to get there.
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| 31 Jan 2024 | E180: Secrets to Selling Wall Art Online + Amazon Shipping | 00:48:40 | |
http://printondemandcast.com/e180 Welcome back to the show POD Pals! In this weeks episode, Travis and Josiah share some great tips for selling wall art online. They talk about where to sell it, what types of wall art to sell, and some resources to gather free designs or even make them yourself with AI. While there are many selling wall art in many different ways, this strategy is still a viable option for Print on Demand Sellers to consider! Plus, in the Point of Interest, the guys share about a new shipping carrier that's entered the ring - Amazon Shipping! Enjoy the show! https://printondemandcast.com https://printondemandcast.com/shop https://printondemandcast.com/facebook https://printondemandcast.com/youtube https://printondemandcast.com/instagram https://printondemandcast.com/tiktok Sign up to get your FREE Annual Design Calendar! https://printondemandcast.com/VIP Other Links: https://printondemandcast.com/rawpixel Chapters: 00:00:03 Show Open 00:01:32 Welcome and Waffle Section 00:05:15 Weekly Dad Joke 00:06:41 Point of Interest 00:14:38 The Main Event 00:17:22 Listener Experiences with Wall Art 00:21:49 Where To Sell Wall Art 00:26:44 Where Can You Get Art To Sell 00:30:28 Using Public Domain Art 00:32:01 Deciding What Kind Of Wall Art To Sell 00:37:51 Resource Spotlight 00:45:47 Show Close --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/printondemandcast/message
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| 03 Feb 2021 | P.O.D. Cast Episode 024: Garment Printing 101 + DTF Update | 00:59:07 | |
In today's episode, Travis and Josiah talk about various ways to print on a garment. They discuss the benefits of each method as well as the limitations. They spend a lot of time discussing Direct To Garment (DTG) and some of the pitfalls so you can hopefully avoid them. PS - Stick around to the end for a surprise visit from Matt Foley, motivational speaker! ;-) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/printondemandcast/message
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| 26 Oct 2022 | PODCast E114: How To Outsource Important Business Tasks w/ Nathan Hirsch | 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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| 14 Jun 2023 | PODCast E147: Pros and Cons of Different Printing Methods For Apparel + INFORM Consumers Act | 00:59:55 | |
Welcome back to the PODCast! In this week's episode, Travis and Josiah discuss the pros and cons of eight different apparel decoration methods. Of course it wouldn't be the PODCast if there wasn't a spin on main topic, so the guys use a championship bracket to determine the "winner." It's a fun was to discover methods that can work for your apparel business and frankly, it fun for the guys to present it this way! Plus, in the Point Of Interest, Travis explain the INFORM Consumers Act that's forcing account verification for Amazon sellers on the Seller Central side of things. Enjoy the show! https://printondemandcast.com Sign up to get your FREE Annual Design Calendar! ----------
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| 07 Jun 2023 | PODCast E146: Trademark and Copyright for Print On Demand Discussion w/ Ken Reil | 01:11:25 | |
Welcome back to the Print On Demand Cast! In this week's episode, Travis and Josiah have a chance to catch up with Ken Reil, moderator of the Trademark Watch Dawgs Facebook Group. Ken was on the show back on Episode 9 so the guys get an update as to what he's been up to for the past 2 years for starters. Then the conversation moves to his recent testimony before the Trademark Public Advisory Committee about recent fee increases that have been proposed by the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office.) Below you can find the link for submitting your comment (next 5 days only) to the USPTO regarding these increases and we encourage you to submit a comment! There's so much more great conversation in this episode that I won't waste any more time writing about - go listen! Enjoy the show! https://printondemandcast.com ----------
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| 17 May 2023 | PODCast E143: How To Hire a Designer For Print On Demand From Start To Finish + Starting a Baby Brand? | 00:36:20 | |
Welcome back to the PODCast! In this week's episode, Travis and Josiah share how to hire a designer to create scalable designs for your print on demand business! While there are certain types of designs you may want to spend more time or money on, there are also some styles of designs that you can get for much less money since you're planning to repurpose them with basic text changes. If you'd like to have hundreds of different designs for your different products and not break the bank, this episode is for you! Plus, in this week's Point Of Interest, the guys share how a new product from one of your suppliers can inspire an entire new product brand. In this case, it's JDS's new line of laserable sippy cups. Enjoy the show! https://printondemandcast.com Sign up to get your FREE Annual Design Calendar!
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| 08 Sep 2021 | POD Cast E055: Advanced Beginner Strategies w/ Nick Eden | 01:11:24 | |
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 --------
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| 03 Aug 2022 | PODCast E102: Etsy Success By Using the Procreate App w/ Michelle Berry | 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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| 02 Aug 2023 | PODCast E154: Everything About POD Mockups + New Etsy Image Sizing | 00:40:15 | |
On this week's show we decided to dive into the world of mockups. As you know, your mockup quality is directly related to your conversion rate on your print on demand products. In other words, if you don't accurately present your products with a high quality mockup, you could lose the sale. It's that important. So take a listen as we run down some of the tools we've used for years and give you the pros and cons of each. Plus, in this week's Point of Interest, Etsy is updating the way they display product images on their listing pages. Make sure you start creating your Etsy images in 1:1 ratio or you'll be limiting the size of your thumbnails on the search page. Enjoy the show! https://printondemandcast.com Links From The Show:
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| 21 Oct 2020 | P.O.D. Cast Episode 009: Licensing and Copyright with Ken Reil | 01:03:02 | |
Those in the Print On Demand Facebook ecosphere will likely recognize the Merch Fairy himself, Ken Reil. Ken is an expert when it come to building brands and negotiating licensing deals. He also runs a large Facebook group called Trademark Watch Dawgs that exists to stop frivolous trademarks from being filed and they have successfully done just that through the use of "Letters Of Protest" (more on that in the show.)
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| 16 Nov 2022 | PODCast E117: Print Hustlers Conference Recap with John Yogodzinski and Kailey Betz | 01:10:10 | |
On this episode Travis and Josiah sit down with John Yogodzinski, from the Graphic Hive, and his "Printer Extraordinaire" Kailey to give a recap of the Print Hustlers Conference that took place in Fort Worth, Texas. While it's more of a discussion with friends, there are some interesting tangents the guys go in to. Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com
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| 16 Jun 2021 | POD Cast E043: Working In POD Series - The Production Manager w/ Taite Ross | 01:00:17 | |
This week, Travis sits down with his production manager, Taite Ross. And if you haven't figured out by the same last name, Taite is actually Travis' son! They not only talk about the obvious dynamic of father/son vs boss/employee, they also share some of the day to day challenges of running a production facility. Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com
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| 12 May 2021 | P.O.D. Cast Episode 038: What's A VA and Why You Should Care (Re-broadcast) | 00:51:02 | |
On this week's show, we're re-broadcasting Episode 17 from Season One. Josiah is back in town, but the guys didn't have a chance to get to record a new episode. There are still some great tips about using VA's in your business and looking at the episode metrics, many of the audience hasn't heard this episode before! Utilizing Virtual Assistants (VA's) + Direct To Film Printing Plus, a new challenger to DTG (Direct To Garment) printing is stepping up and more people are talking about it. DTF (Direct To Film) seems to be gaining steam and Travis and Josiah talk a little it about it in the Point of Interest. Enjoy the show!* http://printondemandcast.com
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| 12 Apr 2023 | PODCast E138: Top 5 Hurdles When Starting POD + Wayfair Backend Review | 00:47:34 | |
Welcome back to the PODCast! On this week's episode, Josiah is finally back from Brazil so there's obviously going to be some stories shared! As far as print on demand goes, the guys spend some time sharing different hurdles that some may be facing as they get ready to jump into the world of POD. It's somewhat of a piggyback off of PODCast E136: The Downside of Print On Demand + Using ChatGPT and Canva Together - so get ready for some more downsides! Obviously we're joking, but it's still important to understand what you're getting into when you decide to start a print on demand business. Plus, in this week's Point Of Interest, Travis shares his "not so great" experience with the backend of Wayfair! Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com
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| 13 Oct 2021 | POD Cast E060: Use POD to Build Your Tribe w/ Chris Grant | 01:08:45 | |
What's a tribe and why is it important? On this week's episode of the PODCast, Chris Grant joins the guys to talk about how to use POD in a unique way - marketing. Believe it or not, Chris doesn't actually do any POD himself, but he still has some unique angles to talk to Travis and Josiah about. Specifically, how to create sales funnels using POD products to gain customers and add emails to your list. It's an intriguing conversation full of practical tips and ideas for taking POD in a new direction if you're so inclined. Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com --------
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| 06 Oct 2021 | POD Cast E059: 6 Tips For Choosing a POD Service + Scammers on MBA | 00:56:06 | |
On this week's show, Travis is back from vacation and the guys have a great chat about print on demand service providers. Since there are more providers coming online each day, what are the things you need to consider when choosing one for your business? Travis and Josiah not only provide 6 things to think about, but even different ways of thinking about them. Plus, in this week's Point Of Interest segment, the guys talk about scammers stealing original designs on Merch By Amazon (and other sites) in order to put them back up on MBA and steal sales from the original artist. It continues to be a huge problem for these sites, but now garnering the attention of news outlets who are reporting on these issues. Is this good or bad for sellers? Listen in as the guys talk about the nuances of this issue. Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com
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| 26 Jul 2023 | PODCast E153: A Little Bittle About Kittl w/ Drew Wilson | 00:50:21 | |
On this week's show we invited Drew Wilson from Kittl to share some of the amazing things that design program can do. Drew was full of ideas about how Kittl can potentially be a one stop shop for print on demand sellers. Additionally, he offered us an exclusive free trial for our listeners, but there's a catch - the code is only active for a few days after this episode goes live (and it went live today, July 26, 2023.) So if you want to give Kittl Pro a try for an entire 30 days, make sure you go to this link and use code: But do it soon as this offer expires on 08/06/23! Even if you don't feel like Kittl is right for you, Drew shared some nice golden nuggets about design, particularly about text and typefaces. Take a listen and see what you can take away from his advice. Enjoy the show! https://printondemandcast.com Get your 30 day trial of Kittl: Drew's From The Show:
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| 31 May 2023 | PODCast E145: What the Heck is a Niche and How Do You Find One? + Photoshop Beta w/ AI | 00:54:56 | |
Welcome back to the PODCast! In this week's episode, Travis and Josiah pull back the covers on one of the most used word in the print on demand space - "niche." They talk about how to figure out a good one for you and your business as well as sharing a few starting points. If you've ever wondered about this magical word, then this episode is for you! Plus, in the Point of Interest, Josiah shares about the new Photoshop Beta that uses AI to create generative fills for your photos. Very cool indeed! Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com
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| 27 Dec 2023 | PODCast E175: Tips for Lowering Your Tax Burden + Spotify Wrapped | 00:52:41 | |
In this week's episode of the Print On Demand Cast, Josiah and Travis discuss tips for lowering your tax burden as a small business owner. While some may not apply to you and your business, it's worth thinking through some of these items. That said, please do not take this podcast as tax advice - make sure you consult a tax professional! In the Point Of Interest, they share their insights about their 2023 in review with the highlights from Spotify's Wrapped for Podcasters statistics. The episode ends with a round-up of their top subscription recommendations for small businesses. Enjoy the show! https://printondemandcast.com --------Other Links: Chapters: 00:01 Introduction and Welcome 00:33 Q4 Reflections 02:52 Weekly Dad Joke Segment 04:24 Year in Review: Spotify Wrapped 13:36 Tips for Lowering Your Tax Burden 34:59 Recommended Subscriptions for Small Businesses 50:03 Conclusion--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/printondemandcast/message
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| 22 Feb 2023 | PODCast E131: What is Graphics Pro and How It Can Help You w/ Regan Dickinson | 01:10:03 | |
Welcome back the PODCast! On this week's show, Travis and Josiah spend some time learning about Graphics Pro and Graphics Pro Expo with their VP of Content, Regan Dickinson. Travis and Josiah met Regan a the Denver GP Expo and they've been finding several different ways to connect ever since considering the HQ is about 2-3 miles away from Make Your Mark Design. Travis was a guest on the GP podcast with Regan a few months ago and has also written for their magazine. All of that to say it was way past due to have Regan on the Print On Demand Cast. During the interview you'll hear about Regan's 30 year history in the printing and publication business as well as where he sees it going in the future. He also shares about the Graphics Pro Expo and the vision they have for serving the print community. Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com ----------- GRAPHICS PRO EXPO
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| 07 Dec 2022 | PODCast E120: 20 Ways to 'Make Money In Your Sleep' + Why Tradeshows Are Beneficial! | 00:57:12 | |
There's a reason why the guys used parenthesis around "Make Money While You Sleep" in the title. While technically people do make money while they sleep, the concept is a bit overly simplistic and can be misleading. In this week's episode, Travis and Josiah react to a list they found on the internet and give their opinion on how viable each idea actually is. Plus, in this week's Point Of Interest, the guys share a bit about different trade shows in the printing space and why they're so beneficial to you if you can get to one close by. Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com
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| 15 Feb 2023 | PODCast E130: Top 2 Tips to Make Your Listing Stand Out on Etsy, Amazon or Shopify | 00:55:59 | |
Welcome back to the PODCast! On this week's episode, Travis an Josiah discuss two of the most important things you can do to make your listings stand out on nearly any print on demand channel you have access to. Specifically, the SEO you use to create your titles, descriptions, bullets and keywords, and your mockups. If these two details are not focused on, you may find yourself making very few sales. Join the guys as they talk about how to avoid this. Plus, in this week's Point Of Interest, the guys share a few new cool products that Printify is offering. Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com ---------- SEO: Mockups:
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| 30 Dec 2020 | P.O.D. Cast Episode 019: Year In Review + POD Lamps? | 00:49:50 | |
For the last episode of the year (and of Season 1), Travis and Josiah share a bit about the highs and lows of the LONGEST year ever! What did they learn? Did they reach their goals? What are their biggest take-aways? In this day and age, we're so inundated with bad news that it can be suffocating, especially THIS year! Take some time to reflect not only on the challenges of 2020, but also on what those challenges produced in you and your business. In the Point Of Interest, Printify has a new product for your POD stores that we found to be pretty amazing!
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| 29 Nov 2023 | PODCast E171: How to Make More Money in Your Print on Demand Business + POD on Ebay | 00:41:12 | |
Everyone wants to make more money - it's why we're in business! On this week's episode of the Print On Demand Cast, Travis and Josiah offer several different ways to make more money in your print on demand business. Learn how to calculate your profit margin and then increase it through various strategies - some simple and some more challenging. Plus, on the Point of Interest, Travis shares his experience setting up a POD store on eBay. From setting the store up to breaking down the profit margins on one of his sales. Enjoy the show! https://printondemandcast.com Sign up to get your FREE Annual Design Calendar! ---------
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| 01 Nov 2023 | PODCast E167: 5 Big Challenges New POD Sellers Must Overcome + Christmas Products | 00:39:47 | |
On this week's episode of the show, Josiah is back from his European trip and ready to talk some print on demand! Since the guys continue to have new POD entrepreneurs join the Facebook Group, they decided to dedicate a show to talking about the challenges of starting up a POD business. From organization to picking a supplier, there are many hurdles you'll face in the beginning. The key here is to simply take action and do the next thing that will move you closer to your goal. Plus, in the Point of Interest the guys share three Christmas products that it's not too late to launch! But it's almost too late so get to work! Enjoy the show! https://printondemandcast.com Sign up to get your FREE Annual Design Calendar! ---------
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| 01 Dec 2021 | PODCast E067: December Check-In + POD Prosthesis | 00:40:32 | |
On this week's episode, the holiday rush is in full effect. Travis and Josiah give a quick update on what's happening in their businesses and what they expect for the next few weeks as we get closer and closer to Christmas. Due to the business of the season, this episode is a little shorter than normal. Plus, on this week's Point Of Interest, the guys talk about POD being used in the medical field via a prosthetic eye! Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com
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| 03 Nov 2021 | POD Cast E063: START HERE Before Implementing w/ Chris Green | 00:56:03 | |
On this week's episode, Travis and Josiah couldn't sync up their schedules so they invites you to re-listen to episode 33 with Chris Green. The guys talk about plenty of great ideas on how to use POD in unique ways as well as things you should consider before going all in with POD. Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com --------
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| 13 Jan 2021 | P.O.D. Cast Episode 021: Holiday Prepping + Making Your Dreams Come True | 00:49:17 | |
On this episode of the Print On Demand Cast, Travis and Josiah take some of what they've learned over the past several Q4's and other holiday seasons to share with you some strategies for holiday prep. It's not only about making sure you've got a plan, but also making sure you've got the time to implement it. Listen in as they share a timeline to help you have success for whatever holiday you're targeting. And for the record, there are PLENTY of holidays. Check out this list from Rachel Rofe and get a few laughs as the guys reference plenty of these "holidays" during today's Point Of Interest! Oh, and happy "Make Your Dreams Come True Day." ;-) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/printondemandcast/message
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| 19 Jan 2022 | PODCast E074: Hiring Your First VA + Combine Niche Ideas | 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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| 16 Aug 2023 | PODCast E156: 8 Strategies For Growing FAST on Etsy + Free/Low Cost Marketing Ideas | 01:01:26 | |
Are you starting out on Etsy and wondering how to gain traction on the platform? Or maybe you've stalled out in your efforts because you aren't seeing the kind of results you'd like to? Either way, on this week's show, Josiah and Travis share some tips to help you grow fast on the Etsy platform. Now we won't lie and say this will be easy. In fact, it will likely take more effort than you're currently putting in. But as Dave Ramsey says, "If you will live like no one else, later you can live like no one else." Plus, in the Point Of Interest, the guys share some free and low cost marketing ideas for your print on demand business. Obviously all of these ideas won't be applicable to everyone, but if you're able to apply some of these to your store(s) and put strategies in place to continue to implement them, it can reap huge benefits. Enjoy the show! https://printondemandcast.com Sign up to get your FREE Annual Design Calendar! https://printondemandcast.com/VIP
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| 12 Jul 2023 | PODCast E151: Learning and Growing From Your POD Mistakes w/ Kevin Sterling | 00:52:15 | |
On this week's show, Travis and Josiah are joined by Kevin Sterling of Made For Print, a company that allows you to outsource your art department. He's been in the print on demand world for a few years, but learned a few lessons the hard way by paying a marketing company to help boost his Shopify store's online presence. While his concept was original and had a following, it seems the traction to push all the traffic was there quite yet. Fast forward to today and Kevin is ready to push hard on his POD business and actively move onto established selling channels such as Etsy, Amazon Merch on Demand and perhaps even Walmart. Listen in as Keven shares some of the things he's learned and the advice he has to share with POD sellers! Enjoy the show! https://printondemandcast.com Kevin's Links:
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| 21 Dec 2022 | PODCast E122: Dealing With Q4 Challenges aka The "Rantisode" + ChatGPT! | 00:57:51 | |
Travis and Josiah are at it again...and by "it" we mean recording in person at a brewery! Plus, in this week's Point Of Interest, the guys share a bit about Open AI's new chatbot, ChatGPT and how you can use it in your business. Truth be told, AI content's use cases will continue to grow for years to come - it's here to stay! Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com Sign up to get your FREE Annual Design Calendar! -----------
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| 31 Aug 2022 | PODCast E106: Listener Mailbag + Walmart Opens Seller Floodgates! | 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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| 30 Nov 2022 | PODCast E119: 5 Tips for Selling POD on Ebay + Etsy Printables! | 00:47:42 | |
Ebay is not a channel the guys have given much time to on the show. Travis used to list products on Ebay but has not in the last few years. That said, there are many that do ok with Print On Demand products on Ebay so in today's show Travis and Josiah spend some time sharing some Ebay basics with you. Also, in today's Point Of Interest, the guys share about another possibility on Etsy to sell digital files such as printables! Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com -----------
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| 25 Oct 2023 | PODCast E166: Strategic Design Makes For A Good Design w/ Andy Zenz | 00:52:03 | |
On this week's episode on the show, Travis is flying solo as Josiah is returning from his trip to Sweden. However, he was able to get a last minute guest to agree to come on the podcast and share his knowledge of branding and design. Andy Zenz of Robots Love Balloons has been helping people with strategic branding through purposeful graphic design for over 15 years. He is a wealth of knowledge and even helped Travis design the packaging for his most successful private label product several years back. The discussion covers a lot of ground, but a theme that seems to weave throughout the interview is the contrast between "quality" and "quantity" when it comes to print on demand. While there is room for both, it's a valuable question to ponder as you move forward in your POD business. Enjoy the show! https://printondemandcast.com Sign up to get your FREE Annual Design Calendar! --------- ---------
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| 21 Apr 2021 | POD Cast E035: Persistence Pays Off w/ Neil Lassen | 00:53:58 | |
This week on the PODCast, Neil Lassen joins the discussion to talk about his take on the POD industry. Neil has been around the Merch By Amazon and other POD spaces for quite some time and realized he needed to automate certain parts of his listing process. Fast forward several years and thousands of people have used Neil's products to help them in not only MBA, but KDP, Etsy and many more POD platforms. In the end, we realize that if you have a need, you probably aren't the only one in your space that's experiencing the same frustrations. Neil did something about it and has helped not only himself, but thousands of people because of it. Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com --------
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| 05 Jan 2022 | PODCast E072: Amazing Apps For Your Etsy Store + Transfers | 00:59:07 | |
On this week's show, Travis and Josiah share some really cool apps that can help you with your Etsy store (or other ecom store) no matter what your current revenue is with your shop. To be fair, some of the tools shared will be more appropriate for sellers that have higher sales, but setting out a roadmap for places you want to go in your business is never a bad idea. Plus, the guys talk all things "transfers" in the Point Of Interest. Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com
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| 29 Sep 2021 | POD Cast E058: The Business Side of Business w/ Robyn Johnson (Re-broadcast) | 01:04:36 | |
On this week's episode, Travis is away so Josiah invites you to re-listen to episode 20 with Robyn Johnson. One of the guy's favorite interviews, Robyn really has a high level understanding of business. Enjoy the show! ------- On the first episode of season 2 of the Print On Demand Cast, Travis and Josiah welcome Robyn Johnson to the show! Robyn's list of accolades is long but suffice it to say she knows how to scale a business. She also gives a TON of tips during this interview about everything from starting off to scaling to surviving! If you're a serious entrepreneur and have a passion to grow your business, you'll want to listen to this episode once or twice - it's full of golden nuggets! http://printondemandcast.com --------
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| 13 Dec 2023 | PODCast E173: Etsy POD Endurance and Success w/ Jay De Souza | 01:03:38 | |
Welcome back to Print on Demand Cast, POD Multiverse! In this week's episode of the Print on Demand Cast, Travis and Josiah interview Jay De Souza, an Etsy print on demand expert. They discuss the growth and possibilities of the print on demand industry, and Jay shares his personal journey with print on demand, which started over a decade ago. Jay gives insights into his successful print on demand operations, such as the benefits of researching a niche in-depth and the value of personalizing designs for a target market. He also talks about the importance of practicing design skills regularly and gives some advice, such as not to be afraid of competition—as opportunities are plenty in the print on demand field. Towards the end, Jay shares his personal goals for his print on demand businesses like moving towards use of AI and automation, and gives some advice for those starting out in the field. Enjoy the show! https://printondemandcast.com Sign up to get your FREE Annual Design Calendar! -------- Jay's Links: https://www.youtube.com/@jayswayworks https://www.facebook.com/groups/EtsyPrintOnDemand Chapters: 00:03 Introduction 00:25 Conversation with Jay D'Souza 03:50 Insights into the Print-On-Demand Industry 44:35 Weekly Dad Joke Segment 47:15 Magic Questions Segment 01:02:56 Conclusion
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| 23 Dec 2020 | P.O.D. Cast Episode 018: Listener Mailbag + Apparel Rants | 00:37:34 | |
'Tis the season to be working around the clock and making all the money in Print On Demand, right? Well, there's certainly some truth to that and the guys are feeling the burn as they round the final turn towards the home stretch of Q4! Join them this week as the answer some listener questions about certain patterns showing up on different substrates, as well as question on POD niche research. Oh, and how could we have a show during the busiest time of year without some more "Apparel Rants!" With that said, have a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year from the POD Cast! http://printondemandcast.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/printondemandcast/message
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| 10 Mar 2021 | POD Cast E029: How To Build Brands w/ Michael Essek | 01:20:35 | |
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 POD Cast. Might need to break this one up, but well worth the listen. Enjoy this week's show! http://printondemandcast.com -------
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| 01 Feb 2023 | PODCast E128: Long Beach ISS Recap + A HUGE Announcement for the Show! | 00:55:29 | |
Welcome back to the PODCast! And on the equipment side, the guys saw everything from $700k DTG Printing set ups to a new "alien" technology known as Color Reel! Join us this week as the guys give their thoughts and takeaways from one of the nation's largest decorated apparel trade shows! Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com
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| 28 Jul 2021 | POD Cast E049: Tips For Marketing To Gen Z + Back To School Tips | 00:49:23 | |
We've all seen it. Television commercials today are VERY different from the one we saw as children. Marketing changes over time - it has to. Not only because we understand more about the psyche of the human race, but also because generations are different. So, how does marketing differ from generation to generation? Travis and Josiah take a stab at it by sharing some insights about Generation Z. Plus, on this week's Point Of Interest, the guys share some back to school thoughts as we're getting closer and closer to that time of year. Enjoy this week's show! http://printondemandcast.com
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| 15 Mar 2023 | PODCast E134: How To Create Online Stores w/ Lynn Burghardt of Chipply | 01:14:04 | |
Welcome back to the PODCast! In this week's episode, Travis and Josiah have a chance to interview Lynn Burghardt, the President of Chipply. However, what the guys didn't know was that they'd actually get to learn about TWO businesses this week! Lynn is part of a 5th generation sporting goods retail store, Burghardt Sporting Goods in Wisconsin. While she no longer works for the retail store since starting Chipply, she has some great knowledge about the space. Chipply was actually born out of a need for Burghardt to process their team store orders in a more efficient manner. It's a webstore builder that can be used by shops and dropshippers alike to create online stores for clients. Those clients share the store link with their audience and all the orders come into one place, allowing you to easily produce them or pass them along to your print partner. As you can tell from the interview, Lynn has a passion for Chipply and the print industry as a whole. It's a great listen and maybe will get you thinking of new ways to make sales. Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com -----------
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| 20 Apr 2022 | PODCast E087: Digging Deeper w/ the Production Manager w/ Taite Ross | 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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| 14 Dec 2022 | PODCast E121: The Absolute Best Way To Market Anything Using A Story w/ Luke Humbrecht | 01:10:04 | |
Storytelling has been around since the beginning of time. It's how we, as humans, relate to each other and we understand it at a very base level. Stories move us, inspire us, and challenge us. Without stories, our lives would not be the same (and frankly, would be pretty boring.) On this week's episode of the show, Travis and Josiah invite a good friend and incredible storyteller to the podcast. Luke Humbrecht is not only an incredible word smith and copywriter, he's also a certified Storybrand coach. Storybrand is a framework for crafting your marketing messaging so it will be effective. This can be used for just about anything from your company to the products you sell - and Luke is an expert at it. On the show he shares the 7 elements of a great story and how those elements are at play in nearly every great marketing campaign. He also shares how it could be applied to an online POD store and even an Etsy store. This episode is easily one of the guy's favorites and will likely need to be listened to more than once. So much gold! Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com -----------
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| 02 Feb 2022 | PODCast E076: Why Your CoGS Matter + ISS Long Beach Recap | 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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| 11 Oct 2023 | PODCast E164: All About Pricing POD Products + Not All Cotton Is Created Equal | 00:50:56 | |
Pricing your print on demand products can cause you to question many things. For some, it can be a "set it and forget it" type exercise (don't do that!) and for others it can cause stress as they attempt to match similar products while their profit margins shrink over time. Regardless of your personality's tendencies, a strategy for pricing is the best bet for the long term success of your POD business. Listen in as Travis and Josiah discuss a few things to consider when making those decisions. Plus, in the Point Of Interest, the guys share just about everything you never knew you needed to know about cotton. Well, specifically they're talking about the cotton used in different garments you may be considering selling in your POD business. Enjoy the show! https://printondemandcast.com Sign up to get your FREE Annual Design Calendar!
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| 20 Dec 2023 | PODCast E174: Nine Mistakes You Might Be Making in Print on Demand + Meta Imagine AI | 00:53:38 | |
Welcome back to the PODCast! In this episode of the Print On Demand Cast, Josiah and Travis discuss nine potential pitfalls that print on demand business owners frequently encounter. From disorganized file management, poor keyword research, ignoring copyright laws, to even forgetting to get samples, these mistakes can cause you to grow at a slower rate or even give up completely! The guys cover each of these mistakes in depth, offering solutions and preventative measures to help listeners steer clear of these common traps. The episode is filled with practical advice to help both newcomers in the print-on-demand world and seasoned pros refine their strategies and build stronger businesses as a result. Plus, in the Point of Interest, Josiah share about Meta's new AI image generator. Enjoy the show! https://printondemandcast.com https://printondemandcast.com/shop https://printondemandcast.com/facebook https://printondemandcast.com/youtube https://printondemandcast.com/instagram Sign up to get your FREE Annual Design Calendar! https://printondemandcast.com -------- Other Links: Chapters: 00:02 Introduction 17:33 Low Quality Designs 22:07 Ignoring Copyright Laws 32:12 Picking The Wrong Products 35:34 Minimal Keyword Research 41:29 Comparing to Other's Stores 49:12 Not Subscribing to The Print on Demand Cast 49:03 Wrap Up --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/printondemandcast/message
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| 31 Aug 2020 | P.O.D Cast Episode 001: Meet Your Hosts | 00:24:59 | |
In this episode you will meet Travis and Josiah, the hosts of the Print On Demand Cast.
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| 23 Aug 2023 | PODCast E157: [REBROADCAST] Organizing Your SKUs and Designs + WFS vs FBA | 00:39:11 | |
Welcome back to the PODCast! On this week's show, Travis and Josiah's schedules were giving them more challenges that normal so they've put together a rebroadcast of a very popular early episode. Episode 10 was all about organizing your designs and SKUs to be able to scale efficiently as you add hundreds and even thousands of designs over time. While some things have changed in the last three years, the basic idea of organization stays the same. Plus, in the Point Of Interest, the guys share some of the differences between Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS) and Fulfilled By Amazon (FBA.) Enjoy the show! https://printondemandcast.com
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| 04 Nov 2020 | P.O.D. Cast Episode 011: The Art of Employing Humans (Part 1) | 00:37:47 | |
*BAD AUDIO ALERT* We apologize for the audio quality during this interview. At the risk of alienating our...well....alien listeners, we wanted to have a podcast where we talked about the art of employing humans. It can definitely be a challenge and sometimes cause you to make some tough decisions, but to be honest, your employees are your number one resource. Figuring out how to support them is a wise investment of your time. This week, Travis and Josiah bring in Mike and Jacque to share their experiences and give some great insight into how to treat the people who work for you. With tons of years of experience, the conversation is full of golden nuggets. Enjoy! http://printondemandcast.com Sign up to get your FREE Annual Design Calendar!
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| 26 Apr 2023 | PODCast E140: How AI and Automation is Influencing Print On Demand + Creative Fabrica | 00:52:55 | |
Welcome back to the PODCast! In this week's episode, the guys discuss something that's been gaining all kinds of traction in the last few months - artificial intelligence. Whether AI is ethical or not is not going to keep it from influencing your business and frankly, your life. So it makes sense to better understand and potentially even use it to your advantage by combining it with automation. Included in this week's show are some automation examples and how Travis is using it to create bulk listings on various platforms. Plus, in the week's Point of Interest, Travis gives an overview of Creative Fabrica and their new AI tool titled, "Spark." Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com ----------- Links from the show:
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| 12 Sep 2020 | P.O.D Cast Episode 003: Getting Ready For Q4 - The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year! | 00:36:35 | |
It truly is the most wonderful time of the year - especially for ecommerce!
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| 19 Apr 2023 | PODCast E139: How Do I Know If I Am Making Money? + Strange Summer Holidays | 00:43:23 | |
Welcome back to the PODCast! In this week's episode, Travis gets into the numbers and puts Josiah to sleep! Well, not really. But kinda. The bottom line is that while the finances of your business can be a little boring, they're incredibly important. Your numbers are literally what keeps your business afloat. And if you've ever watched Shark Tank on ABC, you know that Mr. Wonderful eviscerates those who don't know them! So how do you know if you're making money in your print on demand business? Well, the guys don't claim to be geniuses about this topic, but they do share about a way that can help you know what you need each month to break even. And while that may not be the entire picture of your business' financials, it's a heck of a start! Plus, in this week's Point Of Interest, the guys share a few fun summer holidays you can potentially target to create new designs and products. Check out NationalToday.com for some more ideas! Enjoy the show! https://printondemandcast.com Sign up to get your FREE Annual Design Calendar!
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| 09 Feb 2022 | PODCast E077: Slow And Steady Print Shop Growth w/ John Yogodzinski | 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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| 30 Mar 2022 | PODCast E084: Which POD Provider Should I Use? + May Holidays (rebroadcast) | 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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| 21 Jul 2021 | POD Cast E048: Six Things I Wished I Knew When Starting POD + Vexels Contest Winner! | 00:49:29 | |
On this week's show, Travis and Josiah are hanging out live in Travis' backyard enjoying a cigar, some whiskey and talking POD. They dive into a few things they wished they knew when starting out with printing and ecommerce in general. While being dive bombed by an owl, the guys banter about things including the benefits of an EIN, SKUs, other POD sellers and sales Plus, on this week's Point Of Interest, the guys reveal LIVE who won the Vexels competition! Congrats to....(well, I'm not going to say it here! That'd take all the suspense out of it!) Enjoy this week's show! http://printondemandcast.com
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| 02 Jun 2021 | POD Cast E041: Make More Sales With Better Keywords w/ Cordelia Blake | 01:01:31 | |
Keywords make the ecommerce world go round - so why don't we spend more time talking about how to find and use them in a more efficient manner? This week, Travis and Josiah are joined by Cordelia Blake, who's not only been selling online but also educating others on ecommerce for nearly 10 years. Cordelia takes some time breaking down the difference in keyword research for product development vs researching for writing listings - and yes, there's a difference. As was mentioned on the show, Cordelia's keyword tool of choice is Helium 10. Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com Sign up to get your FREE Annual Design Calendar!
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| 17 Mar 2022 | PODCast E082: How To Sell In Multiple Places + Using Sublimation For Charity | 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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| 19 May 2021 | POD Cast E039: Do You Even Advertise, Bro? w/ Mike Perillo | 01:13:57 | |
There are plenty of ways to advertise for your print on demand products depending on how you are selling. Even then, there are plenty of ways to lose money doing it. On this week's show, perennial guest Mike Perillo joins Travis and Josiah for a chat about several different ways to go about advertising, from PPC (Pay Per Click) to viral social sharing. Enjoy the show! Enjoy the show! http://printondemandcast.com Sign up to get your FREE Annual Design Calendar! --------
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| 12 Jan 2022 | PODCast E073: What Is Your Spouse Going To Think? + Reddit Mailbag | 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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| 10 Aug 2022 | PODCast E103: Is Amazon Glitched For POD Sellers? | 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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| 17 Mar 2021 | POD Cast E030: How To Scale Your Business + PirateShip! | 01:01:01 | |
On this week's episode, the guys are live and in person so it gets a little zany! If there was ever an episode you watch on our new YouTube channel, this would be the one! Travis and Josiah spend some time talking about three components of scaling your print on demand business. The beauty of these tips is that they work whether you're focusing on a dropshipping model or you do the production in house. Plus, John West joins Travis for this week's Point of Interest to talk about Pirate Ship! After hearing the episode on shipping a few weeks ago, John reached out in our Facebook Group to say we'd forgotten a very user friendly shipping service. The guys decided to jsut ask John to come on the show to share his experiences with the platform. Enjoy this week's show! http://printondemandcast.com
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